Head Against the Light (The Artist's Sister) 1912

"Head Against the Light (The Artist's Sister)" is a 1912 pen drawing by Italian Futurist artist Umberto Boccioni. The drawing, currently held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, depicts a portrait of the artist's sister, with her head tilted back, almost obscured by the light source emanating from the top of the canvas. Boccioni's distinctive style is evident in the use of bold, dynamic lines to capture the movement and energy of the subject, emphasizing the sensation of light and form. This work exemplifies Boccioni's early exploration of Futurism, a movement that celebrated the dynamism of modern life through its artistic representation.