Mountain Stream
1917
crayon
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1917
crayon
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a messy, tangled landscape with jagged rocks and a winding stream. The lines are loose and uneven, like quick scribbles. A few tiny trees and bushes peek out between the rocks, but they’re barely there. The artist didn’t smooth anything out—it looks like they were in a hurry or just wanted the raw, messy feel. The crayon marks are light, almost ghostly in spots. If you like this style, check out Schiele, Egon for more of his sketchy, expressive work.
