Untitled

Untitled

Rico Lebrun

1961

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From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This sketch shows two nude figures from behind and the side, drawn in rough, dark lines. The bodies are simplified—just big shapes and quick strokes—with no soft details. One figure leans forward, resting on their hands, while the other stands with one arm raised. The artist used a lot of cross-hatching—tiny crisscrossed lines—to add shadow and texture. It looks like it was drawn fast, almost like a quick study. If you like this style, check out how lithography works.

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