Untitled

Untitled

Saul Steinberg

1951

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This drawing shows three tall, pointy buildings stacked together like a puzzle. Each one has a spire on top, arched windows, and decorative details around the edges. The lines are light and sketchy, almost like a quick study rather than a finished drawing. The buildings look like they’re floating above wavy lines that might be hills or waves. The artist used simple shapes to make them feel both solid and dreamy at the same time. If you like this style, check out Saul Steinberg for more playful drawings.

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