Untitled
1951
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1951
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This sketch shows two simple shapes: a circle with a cross inside it, and a rough, curved shape that looks like a boat or a seat. The lines are light and wobbly, almost like quick doodles. There’s a small spiral in the middle of the curved shape, and faint lines radiate outward from both shapes. The drawing feels unfinished, like a first idea jotted down fast. Beuys often used sketches to explore ideas before making bigger works. Check out Joseph Beuys to see how he turned simple drawings into deeper concepts.
