Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink drawing by Pavel Tchelitchew. It dates from 1927 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Pavel Tchelitchew's 'Untitled' is an ink drawing on paper created around 1927. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a man's face and shoulders with his collar turned up and hands on his chest, rendered in loose, dark ink lines that convey a sense of movement.
Technique & Style
Tchelitchew used varying line thickness and ink buildup to create shadows and texture, particularly on the subject's coat, achieving depth through layered lines.
Artist & collection
Artist
Pavel Fyodorovich Tchelitchew ( Che-LIT-chev; Russian: Па́вел Фёдорович Чели́щев) (3 October 1898 – 31 July 1957) was a Russian-born surrealist painter, set designer and costume designer.
