Untitled
1996
crayon
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1996
crayon
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This sketch shows a lone figure in mid-stride, arms outstretched like a dancer or swimmer. The person’s face is blurred into a dark oval, and their body is wrapped in a loose, flowing cloak. Behind them, rough lines suggest trees or branches, while the ground looks uneven and rocky. The drawing uses quick, sketchy lines—no details are sharp, almost like a hurried sketch. The artist left big areas blank, making the figure stand out against the background. Try looking up Kara Walker next to see how her work plays with race and history.
