Untitled

Untitled

Marsden Hartley

1923

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From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This sketch shows a simple still life of four pears in a bowl. The pears are drawn with rough, dark lines, some shading to show their round shapes. The background is mostly blank, with a few quick strokes to suggest leaves or a table edge. The artist signed it in the corner, and the paper has a slightly textured look. It’s all in black and white, with no color to distract from the shapes. If you like this style, check out lithography to see how it’s made.

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