Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite drawing by Kazimir Malevich. It dates from 1923 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
This 1923 drawing by Kazimir Malevich is a pencil work on paper, exemplifying his exploration of geometric abstraction.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing features two dark squares on a light background, created through layered pencil lines, with a faint outer outline suggesting a contained composition. The work is non-representational, focusing on shape and texture.
Technique & Style
Malevich achieved the dark squares through dense, overlapping pencil lines, demonstrating his use of layering and texture to create form. The work's simplicity and geometric quality reflect his Suprematist style.
History & Provenance
Created in 1923, this drawing is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection, representing Malevich's later work, which continued his pioneering of abstract art begun with Suprematism in 1915.
Artist & collection
Artist
Kazimir Severinovich Malevich (23 February 1879 – 15 May 1935) was a Russian avant-garde artist and art theorist, whose work and writings pioneered the development of abstract painting in the 20th century.
