Untitled

Untitled

Jake Berthot

1982

graphite

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This sketch shows a loose, quick drawing of a person sitting with their legs bent and arms behind them. The lines are rough and wobbly, almost like scribbles, with some faint blue and pink smudges in the background. There’s writing scrawled across the top and sides, and the whole thing looks like it was done in a hurry. The artist used simple lines and light colors, making the figure look more like a quick thought than a finished drawing. The paper itself has stains and marks, giving it a worn, lived-in feel. If you like this sketchy style, check out cross-hatching next.

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