Untitled (Abstract) by Carl Robert Holty

Untitled (Abstract) 1937

carlrobertholty

print

pencil drawn

shape in negative space

light pencil work

shading to add clarity

print

pencil sketch

old engraving style

pencil drawing

limited contrast and shading

pencil work

shading experimentation

This 1937 pencil drawing, *Untitled (Abstract)* by American artist Carl Robert Holty, is a prime example of abstract art. It is composed of simplified, organic forms that are shaded with expressive strokes. Holty's use of graphite creates a sense of volume and depth, making the abstract shapes seem almost tangible. The artist's signature, "CRH 37," appears in the lower left corner.