Untitled

Untitled

Will Barnet

2005

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This is a black-and-white drawing of a face looking straight ahead. The lines are rough and scratchy, like quick pencil strokes. The person’s eyes are closed, and their mouth is open slightly, as if they’re speaking or about to speak. The artist used a technique where lines build up texture, almost like etching. This isn’t a polished portrait—it’s raw and direct. Next, check out intaglio to see how this kind of printmaking works.

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