Untitled
1926
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1926
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1926 ink by John Sloan, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This black-and-white sketch shows a crowded subway car. People stand close together, some holding onto poles. One woman in a hat and coat leans forward, gripping a strap. The walls are lined with seats, and the lighting is dim, with shadows everywhere. The artist used fine lines to show texture—like the fabric of clothes or the metal of the subway. It’s all drawn by hand, no colors at all. Look up etching to see how artists like this make prints.