Untitled
1928
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1928
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This sketch shows a nude person standing sideways, one hand resting on their hip and the other holding a piece of fabric. Their body is drawn in simple, bold lines with soft shading. The background is just a faint blur, keeping all focus on the figure. The artist used quick, confident strokes to capture the shape and weight of the body. The fabric looks like it’s being draped or adjusted, adding a small moment of action. If you like this style, check out more works by Yasuo Kuniyoshi.