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Untitled, by John Sloan, ink, 1916

Untitled

John Sloan

1916

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1916 ink by John Sloan, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
John Sloan
When & what style?
1916
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This sketch shows a big, wild-looking man in a tall hat and loose clothes, dancing or stumbling down a city street. Around him, smaller figures watch—some standing, some leaning in. The buildings and people are drawn quickly, with lots of dark lines and shading. The artist used a scratchy, layered style to build up the dark areas, which makes the scene feel busy and alive. This is a great example of how artists can create depth with just lines. Look up etching to see how this technique works.

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