Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a watercolor drawing by Nikolai Suetin. It dates from 1923 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a drawing by Nikolai Suetin, created in 1923 using watercolor and pencil on paper. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing features geometric shapes, including rectangles and a square, in various colors such as blues, pinks, browns, and reds, arranged against a brown background. A dark rectangle dominates the left side, while a white square is centrally placed.
Technique & Style
Suetin employed watercolor and pencil to create flat, two-dimensional blocks of color with clean edges, eschewing shading and depth. The colors are bold and simple, layered to achieve distinct hues.
Artist & collection
Artist
Nikolai Suetin was a Russian Suprematist artist. He worked as a graphic artist, a designer, and a ceramics painter.
