Head of a Girl 1910

Henry Lamb made this drawing, Head of a Girl, with graphite on paper. It’s such a delicate and tender drawing, isn't it? You can almost feel the softness of the graphite as it meets the page. Look closely at the hatching around her face. See how Lamb uses these tiny, repetitive lines to build up the form, creating a sense of volume and light. It’s like he’s gently coaxing her features out of the paper, one careful stroke at a time. And notice the way he leaves certain areas deliberately unfinished, allowing the white of the paper to peek through, adding to the overall ethereal quality of the drawing. I love the way this piece reminds me of other artists who explore the possibilities of line and form, like Agnes Martin. But it's a conversation, right? Each artist building on what came before. It’s about ambiguity, not answers.