Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a gouache drawing by Nikolai Dolgorukov. It dates from 1932 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a mixed-media drawing by Nikolai Dolgorukov, created in 1932, held at The Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
The work depicts a suited figure, possibly a politician, addressing a crowd, set against a backdrop of industrial imagery and activist symbols, including a black flag and red banner with text.
Technique & Style
The drawing combines cut-and-pasted gelatin silver prints with painted and printed paper, incorporating gouache, ink, and pencil to create a dynamic, textured composition.
Context
The work's use of bold colors and imagery suggests a connection to activism or propaganda, reflecting the artist's engagement with the social and political climate of the time.
Artist & collection
Artist
Nikolai Dolgorukov (1902–1980) was a Russian artist, born in Yekaterinburg.
