Square in Morocco 

Rudolf Gudden made this sketch in Morocco using graphite pencil on paper. It's a humble pairing of materials, pencil and paper, yet utterly sufficient for the artist's purpose. Here, the artist employs quick, light strokes, and the soft gray of the graphite to create an image of a square somewhere in Morocco. The inherent qualities of the graphite allow for easy layering and blending, capturing the dusty, sun-drenched atmosphere. The artist has created a sense of depth and form with minimal effort, focusing on the interplay of light and shadow. The choice of a readily available medium like pencil underscores the immediacy of the artistic process. Ultimately, the drawing is less about the subject matter and more about the artist's engagement with the world around him. It invites us to consider the relationship between the artist, their materials, and the cultural context in which the artwork was created.