Untitled

Untitled

Tom Wesselmann

1963

graphite

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This sketch shows a simple corner of a room with a few odd details. On the left is a small framed picture of a woman’s face. Above it, a sign reads “Sunbeam White Bread” in bold letters. To the right, there’s a tall vase and a curved wall. Down low, a couch sits with a pillow shaped like a rock. The drawing uses quick, sketchy lines to show light and shadow. It feels like a fast, loose study rather than a polished work. If you like this style, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build texture with lines.

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