Untitled
1921
watercolor
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Early Modern playing card
1921
watercolor
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting shows a bold, graphic image with bright colors. It's a linoleum cut with watercolor additions, which was a common technique at the time. The image was created as a poster for the Russian Telegraph Agency, which is an interesting fact about its original purpose. The poster's design is simple, yet eye-catching, with a clear message. The artist used a mix of red and black to grab attention. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Vladimir Kozlinskii.
