Untitled

Untitled

Louise Bourgeois

1940

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This sketch shows a strange, tilted house with lopsided walls and a slanted roof. Inside, a shadowy figure leans against a pillar, holding what looks like a broom. The floor is uneven, and the walls seem to lean inward, making the room feel off-kilter. Outside, a few trees and a fence appear stretched or warped. The artist used rough, sketchy lines, almost like a quick drawing. The whole scene feels unstable, as if the house might collapse at any moment. If you like this style, look up lithography to see how artists create prints like this.

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