Untitled
1925
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1925
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This sketch shows a cityscape drawn in quick, jagged lines. Buildings of different shapes crowd the scene, some leaning or chopped off at the edges. A river cuts through the bottom left, with a bridge and a sign that reads "CUMM." The whole thing looks like it was drawn fast—no smooth curves, just sharp angles and rough strokes. The artist used a technique that lets ink sit in the grooves of the metal plate, creating a scratchy, textured look. That’s how the lines feel uneven and alive. Next, check out etching to see how it works.