Untitled
1911
charcoal
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1911
charcoal
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This sketch shows a person standing with one hand raised, wearing a long coat and a hat. Their legs are slightly apart, and they’re next to a small table with a round object on it. The lines are loose and sketchy, almost like quick notes. The drawing feels unfinished, like a practice piece. The artist used simple shapes and shading to suggest form rather than detail. Next, check out scumbling to see how artists create texture with charcoal.