Untitled
1930
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1930
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This sketch shows three women sitting close together. One holds a baby, another cradles a toddler, and the third leans in, her hand near the child’s face. Their clothes are simple, and the lines are rough and expressive. The artist left the title blank, but the drawing feels urgent—like a quiet moment caught fast. The sketch was made in 1930 using a printmaking method that lets artists draw directly on stone. Next, check out lithography to see how this technique works.