Untitled
1923
watercolor
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1923
watercolor
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting shows sharp shapes and bright colors in a layered style. Alexandra Exter built up colors with watercolor glazing—letting thin paint dry between coats to create depth. Her work here was a study for a bigger mural in Moscow’s 1923 agricultural fair. Exter mixed modern art with practical design. The shapes feel both mechanical and playful, like gears turned into toys. This wasn’t just decoration—it was meant to fit a real building. Check out more by Exter at The Museum of Modern Art.
