Untitled
1937
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1937
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This drawing looks messy on purpose. You see thick black lines on a light background. One shape looks like a person lying down, but it’s all wobbly and uneven. There’s a chair or table nearby, but it’s hard to tell. The lines are rough, like they were drawn fast. The artist signed it "Lassaw" in the corner. That’s all you get—no clear picture, just shapes and movement. Look up lithography to see how this kind of print was made.