Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a watercolor drawing by Lyubov Popova. It dates from 1920 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a drawing by Liubov Popova, created around 1920, using gouache, watercolor, and pencil on colored paper.
Technique & Style
The work combines bold, uneven blocks of color with intersecting black lines, featuring both textured and flat areas. Popova layered watercolor and gouache to achieve a dynamic visual effect, with transparent washes over opaque strokes.
Subject & Meaning
The composition presents a complex interplay of red, yellow, and blue hues, balanced despite their jarring contrasts. The arrangement suggests a non-representational puzzle with ambiguous edges.
History & Provenance
The drawing is held at The Museum of Modern Art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Lyubov Sergeyevna Popova (Russian: Любо́вь Серге́евна Попо́ва; 24 April 1889 – 25 May 1924) was a Russian-Soviet avant-garde artist, painter and designer.
