Untitled
1966
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1966
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This sketch shows a simple, rough block of plaster. It’s drawn in light pencil lines on yellowish paper, with measurements marked in inches. The surface looks uneven, like real plaster with cracks and texture. The artist wrote notes below it—directions for building a real plaster box. The lines and shading make the block look three-dimensional, even though it’s just a drawing. Check out cross-hatching to see how artists use layers of lines to create depth.
