Untitled
1917
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1917
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1917 graphite by Kazimir Malevich, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This sketch shows simple shapes—thick black lines crossing at angles, a few circles, and small squares. The lines are uneven, like they were drawn quickly. The paper has a light, worn look, with faint marks on the back side too. The artist scribbled notes in Russian along the edges, but they’re hard to read. The drawing feels more like a rough plan than a finished piece. If you like this, check out cross-hatching next—it’s a way to build shading with repeated lines.
