Untitled

Untitled

Jacques Villon

1941

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This sketch shows a person sitting in a chair, reading or holding a book. The lines are rough and textured, almost like scratching into the paper. The face looks tired, with a hat pulled low and glasses perched on the nose. The artist used a technique where lines overlap in crisscross patterns, giving it a gritty, almost 3D feel. It’s not smooth—it’s raw, like the marks were made quickly. If you like this style, try looking up *drypoint* next.

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