Untitled
1947
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1947
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This sketch shows a dark, busy scene of a harbor at night. A few boats float in the water, their shapes simple and rough. On the left, a person stands on a dock, holding a pole with a light at the end. To the right, another person sits on the ground, maybe fishing or just resting. The sky is full of quick, wavy lines, like rain or wind. The artist used a technique that leaves scratchy, textured marks—this is an etching. The lines aren’t smooth; they feel urgent, like they were drawn fast. If you like this style, look up etching to see how artists use acid and metal plates to make prints.