Untitled
1963
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1963
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1963 ink by Reg Butler, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This sketch shows a single figure, their body turned slightly away, with one arm bent at the elbow. The lines are rough and uneven, like quick pencil strokes smudged together. The background is mostly blank, with just a few faint shapes—maybe a table or chair legs—drawn in lightly. The artist used loose, sketchy marks instead of clean lines, making the figure feel more like a quick idea than a finished drawing. The whole thing looks like it was made fast, almost like a doodle. If you like this style, look up lithography to see how it works.
