Untitled
1937
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1937
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This sketch shows a tilted guitar leaning against a table, its strings loose and body warped. Behind it, a window with blinds lets in faint light, and a street sign reading "NE" is half-hidden under the table. The drawing is rough and quick, with thick, uneven lines that make everything look slightly off-kilter. The artist scribbled "NEW YORK" in the corner, hinting this might be a city scene. The guitar’s odd angle and the messy lines give it a playful, almost broken feel. If you like this style, look up lithography to see how artists make prints like this.