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Untitled, by Pavel Tchelitchew, gouache, 1928

Untitled

Pavel Tchelitchew

1928

gouache

paperboard

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1928 gouache by Pavel Tchelitchew, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Pavel Tchelitchew
When & what style?
1928
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

The painting depicts a man sitting in a chair, wearing a dark jacket and a scarf. His face is blurred, and his hands are clasped together in his lap. The background is dark, with subtle hints of color. The man's posture suggests a sense of contemplation, and the soft, muted colors of the painting contribute to a calm atmosphere. The artist's use of gouache on paper on board adds a sense of texture and depth to the image. For more information on the artist's work, explore the paintings of Pavel Tchelitchew.

About the artist

Portrait of Pavel Tchelitchew
Artist

Pavel Tchelitchew

Pavel Fyodorovich Tchelitchew ( Che-LIT-chev; Russian: Па́вел Фёдорович Чели́щев) (3 October 1898 – 31 July 1957) was a Russian-born surrealist painter, set designer and costume designer.

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