Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a charcoal drawing by Alexander Bogomazov. It dates from 1914 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a charcoal drawing on paper created by Alexander Bogomazov in 1914, held at The Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a seated figure with a simplified, mask-like face and strong shadows. The background consists of overlapping, jagged shapes that are difficult to interpret.
Technique & Style
The artist employed charcoal to create a range of values, from dark, thick lines to lighter areas where the paper remains visible. The drawing's rough, sketchy quality is achieved through the use of sharp, angular lines and uneven hatching, reminiscent of cross-hatching techniques.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alexander Konstantinovich Bogomazov or Oleksandr Kostiantynovych Bohomazov was a Ukrainian painter, cubo-futurist, modern art theoretician and is recognised as one of the key figures of the Ukrainian avant-garde scene.
