Untitled
1979
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1979
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This drawing shows a shirtless man kneeling on one knee, looking down. His left hand rests on his raised thigh, and his right hand grips his other knee. The lines are loose but confident, with dark shading for shadows and muscle definition. The artist used pencil to build up the figure’s form through layers of shading. This style keeps things simple but strong. Check out Tom of Finland (Touko Laaksonen) for more work like this.
