Untitled
1924
gouache
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1924
gouache
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1924 gouache by Aleksandra Ekster, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This figure looks like a robot made of sharp angles. The body is a tall black box with a few small circles and rectangles stuck on it. The arms stretch out wide, ending in simple shapes—one hand holds a cylinder, the other a small cube. The head is a flat, geometric mask with a grid pattern, and the legs are stiff, almost like they’re made of metal. The artist used flat colors and clean lines, almost like a blueprint. The figure stands against a plain background, making it look even more like a machine. Check out gouache to see how this paint works.
