Untitled

Untitled

Joseph Stella

1930

graphite

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This portrait sketch features a young girl with her hair pulled back into a low ponytail, adorned with two long braids that cascade down her chest. Her gaze is directed straight ahead, and her expression is neutral. The artist's use of crayon and pencil on paper creates a soft, delicate quality to the image. The sketch is rendered in a range of subtle colors, with the girl's face and hair depicted in gentle shades of pink and brown. The background of the sketch is a warm, creamy white, which provides a subtle contrast to the girl's features. For more information on the artist's technique, explore the concept of cross-hatching.

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