Untitled

Untitled

Robert Wilson

1976

graphite

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This drawing shows a closed door with two small, round doorknobs. The door is set into a dark wall with a grid of diagonal lines behind it. Light spills unevenly from the crack, hitting the floor in a sharp, bright shape. The artist used pencil only, layering lines to create shadows and texture. The light isn’t soft—it’s harsh and geometric, almost like a stage spotlight. Want to see more work like this? Check out cross-hatching.

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