Untitled
2001
charcoal
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
2001
charcoal
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This drawing shows a reclining nude figure in profile, lying on a rough, textured surface. The body blends into the background, making it hard to tell where one ends and the other begins. Shadows and smudges create a fuzzy, almost dreamlike effect. The artist used loose, sketchy lines instead of clean outlines, giving the whole piece a soft, unfinished look. It feels more like a quick study than a polished work. Try looking up scumbling to see how artists create similar textures.