Untitled
1923
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1923
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This drawing shows two stick-figure people standing side by side. The one on the left wears a dress with a zigzag skirt and a headband, while the one on the right dons a top hat, striped pants, and a bow tie. Both figures have simple, bold lines and solid black shapes for faces. The sketch uses thick ink and pencil to create flat, graphic shapes instead of realistic details. The artist left the background plain, focusing all attention on the outlines and patterns. Look up cross-hatching to see how artists build shading with crisscrossed lines.