Untitled
1905
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1905
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This drawing is a mix of dark red-brown shapes on a light yellow background. The shapes look like tangled vines or roots, with some small circles and dots scattered in. The lines are uneven but deliberate, giving it a busy, almost chaotic feel. The artist used overlapping strokes to build up the dark areas, making them look thick and textured. There’s no clear subject—just a swirl of forms that fill the whole space. If you like this style, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build up shapes with lines.