Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a silver drawing by Gustav Klutsis. It dates from 1928 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Gustav Klutsis's 1928 work, Untitled, is a collage made from cut-and-pasted gelatin silver prints, printed and painted paper on colored paper. It combines photographs and text in a dynamic arrangement.
Subject & Meaning
The collage features images of people in athletic poses, groups holding flags, and a boxer, alongside bold text elements. These components likely contributed to a propaganda message, reflecting Klutsis's involvement in Soviet promotional imagery.
Technique & Style
Untitled showcases Klutsis's expertise in photomontage, a technique he helped develop. The work's grid-like pattern, geometric shapes, and bold colors embody the Constructivist movement's emphasis on abstraction and dynamism.
History & Provenance
Created in 1928, Untitled is now part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection. Klutsis often collaborated with his wife Valentina Kulagina on similar projects, producing imagery for Soviet propaganda.
Artist & collection
Artist
Gustav Gustavovich Klutsis (Latvian: Gustavs Klucis, Russian: Густав Густавович Клуцис; 4 January 1895 – 26 February 1938) was a pioneering Latvian photographer and major member of the Constructivist avant-garde in the early 20th century.
