Artwork
Σύνθεση με Τρεις Μορφές
Σύνθεση με Τρεις Μορφές is an unspecified painting by the Constructivist artist Aleksandr Volkov. It dates from 1922 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus.
About this work
Overview
Σύνθεση με Τρεις Μορφές is a painting by Aleksandr Volkov, created between 1917 and 1925. It showcases the artist's unique style during a period of intense creativity.
Technique & Style
The painting features three flat, geometric figures in bright colors, evoking stained glass. The forms are influenced by cubism, while the colors reflect Eastern artistic traditions. The overall effect is bold and two-dimensional, rejecting realistic depth.
Subject & Meaning
The work blends elements of traditional Russian icon painting with modern geometric shapes. This fusion reflects Volkov's exploration of new artistic languages during the early Soviet era.
History & Provenance
The painting was produced during a prolific period for Volkov, who exhibited his work in Tashkent, Berlin, Amsterdam, and Moscow between 1917 and 1923, including his first solo exhibition in Moscow in 1923.
Artist & collection
Artist
Aleksandr Volkov spent years studying in Paris, where he hung out at the Louvre more for the light than the crowds.
Museum
Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus
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