Untitled
1968
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1968
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This drawing shows a tall, zigzagging metal column with a base and a small square platform beside it. The lines are precise, almost like a blueprint, with measurements marked along the sides. There’s also a tiny sketch of a room with walls and a door in the corner. The zigzag shape looks like it’s made from repeated angles, and the notes around it mention "deep red" paint. The drawing feels like a mix of art and engineering. If you like this, check out cross-hatching next—it’s a drawing technique that uses layers of lines to create shadows.