Untitled
1994
charcoal
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1994
charcoal
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This sketch shows a simple bedroom scene. Two people are in bed, one sitting up and the other lying down. A lamp with a chain hangs over the bed, and a small table with a pitcher sits nearby. The walls are bare, and a few scattered objects—like a hat and a vase—lie around the room. The drawing uses quick, sketchy lines, almost like a hurried doodle. The artist focused on shapes over details, making it feel raw and unfinished. If you like this style, look up scumbling next—it’s a technique that creates texture by dragging dry brush in short strokes.