Untitled
1931
gouache
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1931
gouache
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1931 gouache by Gustav Klutsis, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This image shows a row of men marching in step, all dressed in work clothes and hats. Some wear ties, others have tools or rolled-up sleeves. Behind them, a red stripe cuts across the top, with faded Russian text. The figures are repeated like a stamp, slightly overlapping, giving a sense of movement and unity. The collage style uses cut-out photos and paint, blending real images with bold colors. The text at the top roughly translates to *"The enemy is near, this is our battle."* It feels like a call to action, but the exact meaning isn’t clear just from looking. Want to see how this mix of photos and paint works? Check out gouache.
