Untitled
1935
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1935
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This sketch shows a rough, empty room with a bed, a fireplace, and tall windows. The lines are shaky and uneven, like they were drawn fast or with a wobbly hand. Light comes in through the windows, but the whole scene looks faded and smudged. The artist used soot and spit on cardboard to make this—no paintbrushes, just messy marks. It’s not polished, but that’s the point. If you like this style, look up James Castle for more work like this.
