Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Aleksandr Rodchenko, ink, 1941
Untitled, by Aleksandr Rodchenko, ink, 1941

Untitled is an ink drawing by Aleksandr Rodchenko. It dates from 1941 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Aleksandr Rodchenko's Untitled is a 1941 drawing held at The Museum of Modern Art. Created with ink on paper, it features simple shapes and lines.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing comprises curved and straight lines forming a loose grid with two large circles intersected by diagonal strokes, set against a light brown background.

Technique & Style

Executed in ink on paper without color, the drawing showcases varying line thickness, creating visual hierarchy. The loose, sketch-like quality suggests a rapid execution.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Aleksandr Rodchenko

Artist

Aleksandr Rodchenko

Aleksander Mikhailovich Rodchenko (Russian: Александр Михайлович Родченко; 5 December 1891 – 3 December 1956) was a Russian and Soviet artist, sculptor, photographer, and graphic designer.

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