Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a drawing by Margaret Leischner. It dates from 1929 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This drawing is an abstract geometric composition created with gouache, black ink, and pencil on cream paper.
About this work
Overview
This drawing is an abstract geometric composition created with gouache, black ink, and pencil on cream paper. It features a range of shapes and lines in various colors.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a stylized building composed of simple geometric forms, including rectangles and triangles, with a prominent semi-circular element. The use of straight lines and layered colors creates a sense of depth and visual tension.
Technique & Style
The artist employed a range of techniques, including the use of parallel lines and grid patterns, to create a sense of structure and precision. The combination of different colors and linear elements produces a dynamic visual effect.
History & Provenance
This drawing was created under the instruction of Wassily Kandinsky at the Dessau Bauhaus, a renowned institution that fostered experimental approaches to art and design.
Artist & collection
Artist
Margaret Leischner kept a tiny set of colored pencils in her coat pocket and sketched waiting rooms and hospital corridors on the back of appointment cards.
