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Untitled, by Vladimir Michailovich Konashevich, ink, 1944

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Overview

Untitled is a 1944 ink by Vladimir Michailovich Konashevich, held at Museum of Modern Art.

When & what style?
1944
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This sketch shows a quiet city street at dusk. Buildings line both sides, their windows dark and shapes softened by evening light. A few people walk down the sidewalk, their coats blending into the dim colors. A streetlamp hangs above, its wires cutting across the scene. The artist used quick, loose strokes—almost like a hurried sketch—to capture the mood. The whole painting feels a little fuzzy, like you’re seeing it through a light fog. If you like this style, look up *lithography* to see how it’s made.

About the artist

Artist

Vladimir Michailovich Konashevich

Vladimir Mikhaylovich Konashevich (Russian: Владимир Михайлович Конашевич, May 19, 1888, Novocherkassk—February 27, 1963, Leningrad, now Saint Petersburg) was a Russian graphic artist and illustrator.

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