Untitled
1938
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1938
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This drawing shows odd, dreamlike shapes on a light background. On the left is a lumpy figure with a head that looks like a squashed apple. Nearby, a small block sits on the ground. To the right, a tall, skinny figure stands next to a tree-like shape with long, thin branches. Scattered around are more stretched-out figures and a tiny green bug in the top corner. The lines are simple but the scene feels strange and unreal. The artist used light pencil strokes and a little colored ink to keep it loose and sketchy. If you like this, check out Yves Tanguy.