Untitled
1998
charcoal
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1998
charcoal
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1998 charcoal by Jake Berthot, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This sketch shows a single, twisted tree standing alone in a flat, empty field. The branches spread out wildly, almost like tangled lines. The ground is just a few faint strokes—barely there. The artist used quick, messy strokes to make the tree look rough and alive. The paper shows through in spots, making it feel unfinished. Try looking up cross-hatching to see how artists build dark shapes with lines.
