Artwork

Χωρίς τίτλο

Χωρίς τίτλο, by Ivan Kliun, unspecified, 1920
Χωρίς τίτλο, by Ivan Kliun, unspecified, 1920

Χωρίς τίτλο is an unspecified painting by the Symbolist artist Ivan Kliun. It dates from 1920 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus.

About this work

The artist was part of a group that experimented with new styles, like Symbolism, which was influenced by earlier artists.

This painting shows a mix of colors and shapes.
It was created in 1920, a time of change in Russian art.
The artist was part of a group that experimented with new styles, like Symbolism, which was influenced by earlier artists.

This period was marked by various art groups emerging, each with their own approach.
The "World of Art" group and the "Blue Rose" group were among them, pushing boundaries in Russian art.

You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Kliun, Ivan (1873-1943)

Overview

This 1920 painting is a product of a transformative period in Russian art, characterized by experimentation with new styles and forms.

Technique & Style

The artwork features a mix of colors and shapes, reflecting the artist's involvement with avant-garde movements, including Symbolism, which drew on the work of earlier innovators.

Context

The painting was created amidst a flourishing of various art groups in Russia, such as the 'World of Art' and 'Blue Rose', each contributing to the evolution of Russian art.

History & Provenance

The artist was associated with a group that was part of the Russian avant-garde, a movement that gained momentum in the early 20th century.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Ivan Kliun

Artist

Ivan Kliun

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…