Untitled

Untitled

Horst Janssen

1968

graphite

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This drawing shows two pale yellowish bodies facing each other, their skin smooth and featureless except for a few faint marks. The shapes are soft and rounded, with no clear lines between them—they almost blend into one. The background is a light, muted color, and the edges of the paper are visible at the bottom. The artist used crayon and pencil to keep it simple, with no dark shadows or sharp details. The drawing feels quiet and dreamlike, like a sketch made quickly but carefully. If you like this style, check out Horst Janssen for more of his work.

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