Untitled

Untitled

Robert Overby

1971

gouache

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This sketch shows rough, quick drawings of hands, a tall column, and a narrow window. The lines are loose and unfinished, with notes like *"solid coke glass color (green)"* and *"poured lead"* scrawled in. Some shapes are filled with light shading, while others are just outlines—like a hand holding something or a wall marked *"painted cool"* and *"painted warm."* The artist jotted down ideas for materials and colors, mixing notes with the drawings. It looks like a working sketchbook page, not a polished piece. If you like this style, check out gouache.

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