Untitled
2002
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
2002
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 2002 graphite by Joseph Stalnaker, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a person with short, straight hair and a neutral expression. The background is plain, and the focus is on the face and shoulders. The artist used pencil strokes to build up the shading, making the skin and clothing look textured. The signature in the corner is small and faint, matching the rest of the drawing’s quiet style. The paperboard feels rough, almost like sketch paper, which makes the pencil lines stand out. If you like this style, look up cross-hatching next.
