Untitled
1925
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1925
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This drawing shows a busy scene split into two worlds. At the top, a dark, cloudy sky swirls with ghostly figures and a glowing orb. Below, a crowd of people—some standing, some kneeling—gathers around a stage where a woman in a long dress holds a baby. The lower scene looks like a mix of actors and onlookers, with a few characters peeking from the wings. Notice how the artist uses thick, layered lines to create shadows and texture. The contrast between the eerie top half and the lively bottom half makes the scene feel strange yet familiar. If you like this style, look up cross-hatching to see how artists build depth with lines.