Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink drawing by Alexander Bogomazov. It dates from 1920 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a drawing by Alexander Bogomazov, created around 1920. It is a work on paper, executed in ink on both the front and back sides.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a scene with figures and plants, rendered in bold, simple shapes and thick lines. A central bucket appears to be a focal point, surrounded by figures in various poses. The background features wavy lines suggesting trees or a crowd.
Technique & Style
The artist employed a straightforward yet expressive technique, using black ink to create robust forms. The use of ink on both sides of the paper results in a double-layered work, with a secondary drawing on the verso remaining hidden from view.
History & Provenance
The drawing is held in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art.
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.
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