Untitled
1985
gouache
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1985
gouache
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This sketch shows two blurry figures standing close together. Their faces are hard to make out, and their bodies look like quick, messy lines. One figure’s hair is drawn as a wild tangle, while the other’s head is almost just a dark shape. The background is pale with faint smudges of color, like watery stains. The artist used ink and gouache—watery paint—to create loose, sketchy marks. The lines feel hurried, like they were drawn fast or even by hand without much planning. The paper itself looks old and soft around the edges. If you like this style, check out more works by Jake Berthot.