Untitled
1924
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1924
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This sketch shows three big, rounded figures in a rocky, cloudy space. One person sits on a ledge, another leans against a wall, and the third floats above them. The lines are loose and wavy, like quick scribbles. Shadows and light mix in soft gray tones. The artist used a printing method that lets ink sit on a flat stone. That’s why the lines look both drawn and slightly smudged. Try looking up lithography to see how this technique works.