Untitled

Untitled

Pierre Courtin

1948

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From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This drawing shows a tall, narrow rectangle with a few simple lines. There’s a looped shape hanging from a curved line, like a rope or wire. Behind it, faint lines form a triangle and a small square. The background is mostly blank white, with just a tiny dot near the bottom. The artist used thin, precise lines to create the whole image. The lines are clean but not heavy, making the shapes look light and floating. Try looking up engraving to see how this technique works.

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