Untitled

Untitled

Oskar Kokoschka

1974

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From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This sketch shows a person’s face drawn in quick, rough lines. The eyes are sharp but tired, and the mouth sits in a quiet half-smile. A necklace with small, uneven shapes hangs at the neck, and the hair is drawn in loose strokes. The artist left the background almost blank, making the face stand out. The lines feel hurried, like they were drawn fast—maybe even from memory. If you like this style, check out lithography to see how artists make prints like this.

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