Untitled
1988
charcoal
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1988
charcoal
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This drawing shows two nude figures standing close together. The background looks like rough stone walls, and the lines are thick and uneven. The figures’ bodies are simple shapes, with quick, sketchy strokes. The artist used charcoal to build up the dark lines, making the figures stand out against the lighter paper. The drawing feels rough and unfinished, like a quick sketch. Check out scumbling to see how artists use charcoal this way.
