Untitled
1961
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1961
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This sketch shows a man in a suit, standing still with his hands clasped in front of him. His jacket is slightly rumpled, and his bow tie looks neat but a little stiff. The lines are loose and shaky, like the artist drew fast or was still figuring things out. The paper has a rough texture, and the artist signed it in the corner—just a quick scrawl. The whole thing feels like a quick study, not a polished final piece. Want to see more? Check out etching to learn how artists use acid and metal plates to make prints like this.