Untitled
1912
charcoal
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1912
charcoal
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This drawing looks like a mix of shapes and lines on light paper. You see a few big blocks, some wavy lines, and a few smaller shapes that almost look like a hand or a tool. The lines are thick in some spots and fade out in others. There’s no color—just black on a light background. The artist used simple shapes to make something that doesn’t quite look like anything real. It’s like a puzzle where the pieces don’t fit together the usual way. Check out scumbling to see how artists create soft edges with charcoal.
