Untitled

Untitled

Peter De Francia

1970

charcoal

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This sketch shows a small boat packed with people and supplies. The figures are drawn quickly, with loose lines and lots of movement. One person stands at the front with a pole, another sits hunched in the middle, and a third leans over the side. The boat looks crowded, with nets, pots, and a basket piled on top. The artist used quick, sketchy strokes to show urgency and chaos. The paper is mostly white, with dark charcoal marks that feel rough and unfinished. If you like this style, look up scumbling to see how artists create texture with charcoal.

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