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Untitled, by Aleksandr Rodchenko, ink, 1941

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Overview

Untitled is a 1941 ink by Aleksandr Rodchenko, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Aleksandr Rodchenko
When & what style?
1941
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This drawing shows simple shapes—curved lines and straight ones—on a light brown background. The lines form a loose grid with two big circles cut by diagonal strokes. It looks like it was drawn quickly, almost like a sketch. The artist used just ink on paper, with no color. The lines vary in thickness, making some parts stand out more than others. If you like this style, check out cross-hatching next.

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