Untitled
1895
pastel
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1895
pastel
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This sketch shows two people sitting on a couch in a dim room. The light comes through a window on the right, casting a soft glow. One person is slumped forward, wrapped in a heavy coat, while the other leans back, also in dark clothing. The walls and furniture are drawn in rough, quick strokes—no sharp details, just shadows and shapes. The artist used pastel and charcoal to keep everything loose and sketchy, like a quick snapshot. The colors are mostly muted browns and grays, with a few brighter spots near the window. Look up pastel next to see how artists use soft, blendable sticks of color.