Leiche (Corpse)

Paul Klee

1913

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Early Modern

About this work

This sketch shows a few loose, jagged shapes that look like a broken body. The lines are quick and uneven, almost like scribbles. The paper is a light tan, and the ink is just black, with no color. The drawing feels raw and unfinished, like a quick thought trapped on paper. It’s small, with a thin border around the edges. Next, look up cross-hatching to see how artists build shadows with lines.