Untitled
1892
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1892
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This sketch shows skeletons riding old-fashioned bikes. Some wear hats, one has wings, and another holds a basket. The bikes look wobbly, like they’re about to fall. Everything is drawn in black lines, with no color. The artist played with death in a funny way—skeletons act like living people. The lines are sharp and detailed, made by carving into a metal plate. Next, check out engraving to see how this kind of drawing works.
