Untitled

Untitled

Otto Gleichmann

1918

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This drawing shows a rough, sketchy figure of a person from behind, leaning forward. The lines are uneven and dark, almost like quick scribbles. The body is turned slightly, and one arm rests on a rounded shape—maybe a chair or table. The artist used a simple, fast style, almost like a hurried sketch. The paper has a warm, off-white tone, making the dark lines stand out more. If you like this style, look up lithography to see how it works.

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