Study for Sugar blocked in traffic box

Study for Sugar blocked in traffic box

Oxtoby

1972

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This drawing shows a collection of cubes in various positions, some overlapping, others separate. The cubes are drawn in black and white, with some shading to give them depth. The cubes are arranged in a seemingly random pattern, with some stacked on top of each other and others floating in mid-air. The drawing is done in a loose, sketchy style, with bold lines and minimal detail. The artist's use of simple shapes and bold lines creates a sense of energy and movement in the drawing. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's techniques, you might want to look into cross-hatching.

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