Untitled
1966
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1966
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This pencil drawing on paper shows a face in profile, with the subject's head tilted slightly to the left. The face is rendered in smooth, curved lines, with a few subtle details like the shape of the ear and the curve of the nose. The background is a plain, creamy white. The drawing is quite simple, but it has a sense of elegance and refinement. The artist has used a range of pencil marks to create texture and depth, from soft, hazy lines to darker, more defined ones. If you like this kind of drawing, you might want to check out more work by the artist, Humberto Rivas.