Artwork
Board No. 1, Staro-Basman
Board No. 1, Staro-Basman is a tempera painting by the Constructivist artist Vladimir Tatlin. It dates from 1917 and is held in the collection of the Tretyakov Gallery. Board No.
About this work
Overview
Board No. 1, Staro-Basman is a 1917 bronze relief by Vladimir Tatlin, a Russian artist who worked across multiple mediums.
Technique & Style
The work combines various materials and textures, creating a layered effect. Its abstract composition features a dynamic interplay of shapes and colors, characteristic of the constructivist movement, which Tatlin helped shape.
History & Provenance
Created during a period of avant-garde experimentation in Soviet art, Board No. 1, Staro-Basman is now part of the Tretyakov Gallery's collection.
Context
Tatlin's work was influenced by the early 20th-century Soviet art scene, alongside artists such as Kazimir Malevich.
Artist & collection
Artist
Vladimir Yevgrafovich Tatlin (28 December 1885 – 31 May 1953) was a Russian and Soviet painter, architect, and stage-designer.
