Untitled
1964
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1964
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This sketch shows three animals in a loose, sketchy style. On the left is a bird with its wings spread wide, like it’s about to take off. In the middle, a dog stands on its hind legs, front paws raised as if begging. To the right, a person is crouched, holding a stick or branch, with a dog leaning against their leg. The drawing feels quick and unfinished, almost like a doodle. The background is just light shading, so the focus stays on the animals and their simple poses. If you like this style, check out how the artist used lithography.