Untitled
1917
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1917
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This sketch shows a few quick, wobbly lines forming a face, a hat, and a body. The letters "KZ" and "Bx" are drawn big and bold at the bottom. The whole thing is in black ink on light paper, looking like it was drawn fast. The artist scribbled in some extra marks—like tiny squiggles and a few curved lines—around the figure. It’s all loose and uneven, like a rough draft. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build shading with lines.