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Untitled

Julio González

1941

graphite

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Early Modern

Dominant colour

Untitled is a 1941 graphite by Julio González, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?: Julio González
When & what style?: 1941
Where can I see it?: Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This quick sketch shows a person wearing a hat pulled low over their face. The lines are loose and rough, with heavy shading around the eyes and mouth. The hat’s brim casts a dark shadow, and the person’s hand rests on their chest. The artist focused on shadows and angles to create depth, using pencil strokes that build up darkness. This sketch feels more like a study than a finished drawing. Try looking up cross-hatching to see how artists build shadows with lines.