Untitled
2003
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
2003
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This sketch shows a single chair, drawn in loose, quick lines. The artist used light pencil strokes to map out the shape, with some darker marks to define edges. A few faint colors—like pale yellow—hint at highlights, but most of it stays in gray and white. The chair looks almost weightless, as if it’s floating or made of wire. The paper underneath has a grid pattern, which the artist used to help place the lines. If you like this style, check out cross-hatching next—it’s a way to build shadows with repeated lines.
