Untitled
1922
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1922
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This sketch is a portrait of a man, rendered in pencil and colored pencil on paper. The subject is depicted from the chest up, with his head turned slightly to the left. His facial features are defined by dark shading, while his eyes are rendered in a lighter tone. The background of the sketch is a light beige color. The artist's use of cross-hatching creates a sense of texture and depth in the portrait. The subject's clothing is suggested by loose, expressive lines, adding to the overall sense of movement and energy in the sketch. To learn more about the artist's technique, look up cross-hatching.