Artwork
Moscow
Moscow is an oil painting by the Art Brut artist Aristarkh Lentulov. It dates from 1913 and is held in the collection of the Tretyakov Gallery.
About this work
Overview
Moscow is a 1913 oil painting by Aristarkh Lentulov, a prominent figure in the Russian avant-garde movement. The work captures a landscape view of the city of Moscow.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Moscow's landscape, reflecting Lentulov's engagement with the art brut movement, which emphasized raw, expressive forms. This style is evident in the work's distorted, vibrant representation of the city.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, Moscow showcases Lentulov's adaptation of Cubist principles, characterized by fragmented forms and multiple perspectives, though the art brut influence adds a distinctive, emotive intensity.
History & Provenance
Created in 1913, Moscow is now part of the Tretyakov Gallery's collection, a renowned institution for Russian art.
Context
Lentulov's multifaceted career, including notable contributions to theatrical set design, contextualizes Moscow within a broader artistic experimentation of early 20th-century Russia.
Legacy
As a key work by Lentulov, Moscow contributes to the understanding of the intersection of Cubism and art brut in early 20th-century Russian avant-garde art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Aristarkh Vasilyevich Lentulov (Russian: Аристарх Васильевич Лентулов; 16 January 1882 – 15 April 1943) was a major Russian avant-garde artist of Cubist orientation who also worked on set designs for the theatre.
