Untitled
2001
charcoal
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
2001
charcoal
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 2001 charcoal by John Currin, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This drawing shows a child’s face and shoulders, done in rough, smudgy lines. The hair looks messy and wavy, and the skin has a soft but uneven texture. The kid’s mouth is open slightly, like they’re about to speak or yawn. The artist used quick, sketchy strokes—some areas are dark, others barely there. It feels like a fast, loose sketch, not a polished finish. Next, check out scumbling to see how artists create texture like this.
