Untitled

Untitled

Pablo Picasso

1923

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From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This sketch shows a man in profile, sitting with his hands clasped. He’s wearing a collared shirt and a jacket with a pocket flap. The lines are loose and quick, almost like a sketch in pencil but with a scratchy texture. The artist used a drypoint technique—pressing lines into a metal plate to make marks. It’s not polished; it feels more like a quick study than a finished portrait. If you like this style, check out Pablo Picasso.

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