Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a print by Igor' Terent'ev. It dates from 1920 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Igor' Terent'ev's 'Untitled' is a linoleum cut print created around 1920. It is a characteristic example of the artist's experimental approach to visual and literary art.
Subject & Meaning
The print features stylized Cyrillic letters in a curved line, occupying the top half of the composition. The bold, hand-carved typography is set against a plain beige background, with the lower half of the image left blank.
Technique & Style
The linoleum cut technique used here yields a textured, rough quality, evident in the visible cuts and scratches on the letters. This aesthetic reflects Terent'ev's association with the avant-garde movement and its emphasis on innovative techniques.
History & Provenance
The work is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection. Terent'ev was a key figure in Russian avant-garde circles, influencing the Oberiu collective with his Zaum poetry and theatrical experiments.
Artist & collection
Artist
Igor Gerasimovich Terentiev (Russian: Игорь Герасимович Терентьев; 17 January 1892 in Pavlograd – 17 June 1937 in Butyrskaya prison, Moscow) was a poet, artist, stage director, and a representative of the avant-garde tradition.
