Untitled

Untitled

Pablo Picasso

1940

graphite

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This sketch shows a face in profile, but it’s twisted like it’s screaming or in pain. The hair is drawn as wild, tangled lines, almost like it’s moving. The mouth is wide open, showing teeth, and the eyes are big and staring. The drawing is all in pencil, with some areas shaded by pressing harder. The lines are loose and fast, like it was drawn quickly or from memory. If you like this style, check out cross-hatching.

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