Analytical Study of a Woman's Head Against Buildings 1911 - 1912

"Analytical Study of a Woman’s Head Against Buildings" is a 1911-12 ink drawing by Italian Futurist Umberto Boccioni. The drawing, part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection, is a study for Boccioni’s larger painting *States of Mind: The Farewells.* The sketch shows a woman’s head with a fragmented, geometric form rendered in overlapping lines, echoing the artist’s commitment to capturing the dynamism and speed of modern life. Boccioni’s use of line and form in the sketch demonstrate his experimentation with Cubist techniques and the influence of Futurism on his artistic style.