Part of a deformed fetal head
1970
From the collection of Leiden University Libraries
1970
From the collection of Leiden University Libraries
This drawing shows a single, close-up view of a skull. It’s a side profile of a deformed fetal head, with the jaw missing. The bone looks rough and uneven, with shadows making the shape stand out against a plain white background. The artist focused on the raw, unidealized form—no softness, just the hard lines of bone. This kind of drawing makes you notice details you’d usually ignore. If you’re curious about how artists study bone structure, look up cross-hatching.
