Untitled
1967
charcoal
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1967
charcoal
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This drawing shows a series of vertical lines made of thin, gray charcoal strokes. The lines vary in thickness and length, some branching or splitting near the top. The paper has a slightly textured, aged look, and the marks feel quick and uneven. The lines don’t quite meet at the bottom, leaving small gaps between them. It’s like a sketch that was never fully finished—more about the process than the end result. If you like this, check out scumbling to see how artists use similar loose, layered strokes.
