Untitled

Untitled

Johannes Itten

1918

charcoal

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This drawing shows a twisted, exaggerated nude figure. The body is stretched and bent in odd angles, with big round eyes and a face that looks almost mask-like. Red and black lines and shading make the skin look rough and uneven, while the arms and legs seem to fold into impossible shapes. The artist used quick, sketchy lines instead of smooth details—like they were drawing fast, capturing movement without finishing. The paper is plain, and the colors stay simple: mostly black, red, and beige. If you like this style, look up cross-hatching next to see how artists build shading with lines.

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