Untitled
1942
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1942
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This drawing shows a person standing on a small, rocky island in the middle of a body of water. They’re facing away, wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a draped cloth over one shoulder, holding a basket. The background is a flat, cloudy sky with faint mountain shapes in the distance. The artist used only pencil, layering lines to create shadows and texture—especially on the water and rocks. The person’s stance feels quiet and still, like they’re waiting or watching. Check out cross-hatching to see how artists build depth with pencil alone.
