Untitled
1928
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1928
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This drawing shows a big, old-fashioned cannon sitting on a rocky hillside. The barrel is long and pointed upward, like it’s ready to fire. Around it, there are trees with thick leaves and a cloudy sky above—it looks like a quiet, wooded area. The artist used sharp lines and shading to make the cannon look heavy and real. The way the light hits the metal makes it stand out against the softer hills. If you like this style, look up lithography to see how it’s made.