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Untitled

Rico Lebrun

1940

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Early Modern

Dominant colour

Untitled is a 1940 ink by Rico Lebrun, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?: Rico Lebrun
When & what style?: 1940
Where can I see it?: Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This drawing shows a person sitting on the floor, holding a large suitcase. They’re wearing a hat and loose clothes, with one leg bent and the other stretched out. The lines are simple and wobbly, like quick sketches. The artist used just ink on a peachy paper, making the whole thing look like a rough draft. The body is drawn in a way that feels a little off-kilter, like it’s moving even though it’s still. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build shadows with lines.