Untitled

Untitled

John Sloan

1913

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From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This sketch shows two people in a dimly lit room. One sits on a bed, looking down, while the other hunches over a pile of clothes or fabric on the floor. A small lamp glows on a table in the background, casting long shadows. The walls and furniture are simple, with rough lines and dark shading. Notice how the artist used quick, sketchy strokes to show light and movement. The scene feels quiet but alive, like a moment frozen in time. Try looking up etching to see how this technique works.

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