Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an oil painting by the Suprematist artist Ivan Kliun. It dates from 1916 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is an abstract oil painting on wood created by Ivan Kliun in 1916. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting features a simple composition of geometric shapes, with a dominant brown form and smaller red and black elements. The arrangement conveys a sense of calmness and serenity.
Technique & Style
Kliun employed bold, flat colors to create depth and dimension, characteristic of the Suprematist style, which emphasizes pure abstraction and geometric forms.
History & Provenance
Ivan Kliun, a Russian avant-garde artist born in 1873, was associated with the Suprematist movement. His work, including Untitled, reflects the movement's principles.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ivan Vasilievich Kliun, or Klyun, born Klyunkov (Russian: Иван Васильевич Клюн; 1 September 1873, in Bolshiye Gorky, Petushinsky District – 13 December 1943, in Moscow) was a Russian Avant-Garde painter, sculptor and…
