Untitled
1937
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1937
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1937 graphite by Varvara Stepanova, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This drawing shows two sets of red letters spelling "КРАСНЫЙ"—that’s Russian for "red"—on a light background. The top letters have a small red star above them. The lines are bold and clean, with no shading or color inside the letters. The paper looks textured, almost like grid paper. The star might hint at something political, but the focus here is on the simple, strong shapes. The letters are slightly uneven, giving them a hand-drawn feel. Next, check out Varvara Stepanova to see more of her work.
