Untitled
1940
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1940
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This drawing shows a face made of simple shapes. Two big circles with dots stand in for eyes, and a curved line with swirls forms the mouth. Between the eyes is a small bowl with a handle, balanced on a stem. The background is filled with tiny dots and lines, creating a textured look. The face isn’t realistic—it’s more like a symbol. The dots and lines might be a way to show emotion or identity without showing a real person. If you like this style, look up stippling to see how artists use dots to create images.