Untitled
1934
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1934
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This sketch shows a quiet, empty street with a sidewalk running alongside a tall brick building. The sidewalk is lined with a few people sitting or lying down, looking tired. In the distance, there’s a sign for a movie theater called "Criterion" and some buildings by the water. The artist used simple lines and shading to show the mood of the scene. The street looks quiet, almost lonely, with no cars or crowds. If you like this style, check out lithography to see how artists create prints like this.