Untitled
1912
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1912
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This sketch shows a person sitting on a bed, wrapped in a blanket. They’re holding something small in their hands, maybe a book or a letter. Next to them is a nightstand with a lamp and a few objects on top. The room looks simple, with a striped bedspread and a quiet, dim mood. The artist used a technique that makes the lines look rough and textured. This isn’t a painting—it’s an etching, which means the image was carved into a metal plate. Look up etching to see how artists create prints this way.
