Untitled
1990
charcoal
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1990
charcoal
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This sketch looks like a stormy herd of animals—maybe horses—running wild. The lines are thick and messy, almost like scribbles, with lots of dark charcoal. Some shapes are clear, but others blur together in the chaos. The artist used quick, rough strokes to show movement, almost like they were drawing fast. It feels urgent, like the animals are racing or fleeing. Next, check out scumbling to see how artists build texture with charcoal.
