Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a gouache drawing by Aleksandr Rodchenko. It dates from 1923 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Aleksandr Rodchenko's Untitled, created in 1923, is a mixed-media drawing that combines cut-and-pasted printed paper, gouache, and pencil on paper.
Subject & Meaning
The work features a collage-like composition with bold red Cyrillic letters spelling 'METRO', accompanied by a large megaphone and crane, and smaller photographs of people integrated into the letters, potentially referencing themes of communication or propaganda.
Technique & Style
Rodchenko blended photographic images with hand-drawn elements, creating a modern and disjointed visual effect through the juxtaposition of different textures and techniques.
Artist & collection
Artist
Aleksander Mikhailovich Rodchenko (Russian: Александр Михайлович Родченко; 5 December 1891 – 3 December 1956) was a Russian and Soviet artist, sculptor, photographer, and graphic designer.
