Untitled
1943
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1943
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1943 graphite by Pablo Picasso, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This is a quick pencil sketch of a man’s face. The lines are loose and sketchy, showing his hair, eyes, and beard in simple strokes. The paper is light, and the drawing looks like it was done fast—almost like a rough idea rather than a finished work. The artist used short, crisscrossed lines to build up shadows and texture, especially on the face and hair. This method makes the drawing feel alive, even though it’s just pencil on paper. If you like this style, look up cross-hatching next.
