Untitled

Untitled

Pablo Picasso

1926

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From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This sketch shows three figures in a tight, angular space. One person sits with their legs stretched out, holding a round object like a hat or bowl. Another stands nearby, leaning on a cane, while the third figure crouches, their body twisted in a way that looks both tense and fluid. The lines are sharp and uneven, almost like quick scribbles, with dark shading that makes the shapes pop. The figures don’t look realistic—they’re simplified, almost like stick figures with extra drama. The artist used a technique that lets them play with light and shadow in a bold way. Try looking up lithography to see how this print was made.

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