Untitled

Untitled

Marc Chagall

1904

graphite

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This sketch shows a person standing sideways, holding their hands near their waist. The lines are loose and quick, like a rough draft. The figure’s body is simple—just a few strokes for the head, shoulders, and legs. The artist used light pencil strokes, leaving some areas almost blank. This style makes the drawing feel alive, like it was drawn fast. If you like this sketchy style, look up cross-hatching next.

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