Untitled
1974
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1974
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1974 ink by Lucian Freud, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This drawing shows a reclining figure in purple ink on light paper. The lines are loose and quick, with some areas filled in darker. The body is turned slightly, one arm bent under the head, the other resting on the paper. The artist used a technique where lines overlap to create shadows—like a sketch that’s both rough and intentional. It’s just ink and paper, no color beyond the purple. Check out cross-hatching to see how artists build depth with lines.
