Untitled
1917
charcoal
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1917
charcoal
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This drawing shows a simple scene: a wine bottle, a glass, and a folded napkin on a table. The shapes are bold and flat, with sharp edges and dark shadows. The bottle leans against the glass, and the napkin sits crumpled in the corner. The artist used just a few lines and shadows to make these everyday objects look solid. The drawing feels more like a sketch than a finished painting. Look up scumbling to see how artists create texture with crayon or charcoal.
