Study for "Mourning" 1910

This 1910 ink drawing by Italian Futurist Umberto Boccioni is a preparatory sketch for the monumental sculpture "Mourning", depicting a grieving mother holding her dead child. The rapid, gestural lines capture the emotional turmoil of the subject, while the fragmented forms and dynamic composition reflect the artist's interest in capturing movement and dynamism, a hallmark of Futurism. The drawing showcases Boccioni's exploration of the human figure in a dynamic, expressive manner, foreshadowing his later innovative sculptures. This piece, housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, offers a glimpse into the creative process behind one of Boccioni's most iconic works.