Untitled
1915
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1915
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1915 ink by John Marin, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This sketch looks like a busy cityscape drawn in quick, scratchy lines. Buildings lean at odd angles, and the sky is filled with jagged marks. A ship sits in the water near the bottom, and a bright circle—maybe a streetlamp—stands out in the dark middle. The lines are all over the place, like the artist was in a hurry or wanted to show movement. It’s all in black and white, with no smooth shading—just sharp, uneven strokes. Try looking up etching next to see how this technique works.