Untitled
1947
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1947
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This sketch shows a chaotic battle scene with a knight on a horse. The knight’s armor looks heavy, and the horse’s legs are tangled in something dark and twisted. The background has jagged rocks and a stormy sky with slashing lines of light. The artist used a rough, sketchy style—almost like scribbled lines—to make the scene feel unsettled. The mix of sharp edges and messy shapes adds to the unease. If you like this style, look into etching to see how artists create texture with ink and metal plates.
