Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a watercolor print by Vera Ermolaeva. It dates from 1920 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
This untitled print combines woodcut and watercolor techniques. Created in 1920 by Vera Ermolaeva, a Russian avant-garde artist, it is held in The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print features two stick-like figures amidst geometric shapes resembling buildings, furniture, or tools. The figures' simplified faces and stiff poses contribute to the overall sense of abstraction and experimentation.
Technique & Style
The work showcases a mix of woodcut's textured, bold lines and watercolor's fluid color additions. Flat, vibrant hues like black, yellow, blue, and white contrast with a dark background, creating a dynamic, off-balance composition.
Context
Ermolaeva's work reflects the innovative spirit of early 20th-century Russian art, characterized by modernist experimentation and a push beyond traditional representational techniques.
Artist & collection
Artist
Vera Ermolaeva (Russian: Ве́ра Миха́йловна Ермола́ева) (November 2, 1893 – September 26, 1937) was a Russian painter, graphic artist and illustrator who participated in the Russian avant-garde movement.
