Untitled

Untitled

Stanley Spencer

1936

graphite

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This sketch depicts a group of people gathered on a staircase, with a large piece of furniture in the background. The scene is rendered in pencil on paper, with bold lines and shading that give the figures a sense of depth and dimension. The artist's use of pencil creates a sense of intimacy and immediacy, as if the scene is unfolding before our eyes. The figures are arranged in a loose, informal composition, with some leaning against the railing or sitting on the steps. For more works by the artist who created this piece, explore the portfolio of Stanley Spencer.

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