Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an oil painting by the Art Informel artist Mikhail Matiushin. It dates from 1920 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Mikhail Matiushin's 'Untitled' is an oil on canvas painting created around 1920. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a dreamlike scene with a blue sky, wavy lines, and a central white shape, possibly representing a cloud or face, surrounded by red and green brushstrokes suggesting a tree or branches.
Technique & Style
The work features thick, expressive brushstrokes and vivid colors, with the central white shape standing out due to its smooth texture against the rough surrounding paint. The style is characterized by bold, impasto application of paint.
Context
Matiushin was a key figure in the Russian avant-garde, exploring the intersection of visual and musical arts, and developing theories on the fourth dimension that informed his practice.
Artist & collection
Artist
Michael Vasilyevich Matyushin (Russian: Михаил Васильевич Матюшин; 1861 in Nizhny Novgorod – 14 October 1934 in Leningrad) was a Russian painter and composer, leading member of the Russian avant-garde.
