Untitled

Untitled

Robert Beck

2000

charcoal

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This sketch looks messy on purpose. A big blob of a body sits in the middle, with small circles for eyes and a wobbly line for a mouth. The arms and legs are just rough strokes—no real shape. Scattered around are odd shapes that might be glasses or hats, drawn in quick, uneven lines. The artist mixed charcoal, paint, and even typed words into the paper. It’s not a clear picture of anything. The caption says it’s from a kid who was five, but the drawing feels more like an adult’s scribbles. Want to see more work like this? Check out Robert Beck.

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