Untitled
1908
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From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1908
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From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This sketch shows three people hugging tightly. Their faces are blurred, and their bodies are drawn in rough, dark lines. The middle figure wears a loose dress with quick, jagged strokes. The background is almost empty, just a faint outline around them. The artist used a fast, sketchy style—almost like scribbles—to show emotion. The lines feel urgent, like the figures are moving or laughing. If you like this style, check out lithography to see how it works.