Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Lyubov Popova, paint, 1917
Untitled, by Lyubov Popova, paint, 1917

Untitled is a paint drawing by Lyubov Popova. It dates from 1917 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a 1917 drawing by Liubov Popova, created using cut-and-pasted colored paper on paper on board. It is held at The Museum of Modern Art.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing features four geometric shapes on a light background: a blue triangle, a black rectangle, a yellow square, and a small black square. The shapes do not represent real objects, instead emphasizing form and color.

Technique & Style

The artwork is an example of collage, with cut paper elements glued onto a surface. The use of sharp edges, hard lines, and solid colors contributes to its bold and simple aesthetic.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Lyubov Popova

Artist

Lyubov Popova

Lyubov Sergeyevna Popova (Russian: Любо́вь Серге́евна Попо́ва; 24 April 1889 – 25 May 1924) was a Russian-Soviet avant-garde artist, painter and designer.

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