Untitled
Varvara Stepanova
Russian, 1894–1958
1922, published posthumously
A linoleum-cut print that compresses a walking figure into interlocking geometric planes and fanlike elements, aiming to turn human movement into a machine‑like visual rhythm.
You immediately see a tilted, compact figure made of bold black rectangles, cross‑hatched patterns, and radiating accordion folds that make the body feel both mechanical and animated.
Created by Varvara Stepanova in 1922, this work exemplifies Russian Constructivist experiments that reduced the human form to industrial geometry for use in print and design, helping to bridge avant‑garde art with mass visual communication.
Medium
Linoleum cut
Dimensions
composition: 3 5/8 × 2 3/8" (9.2 × 6.1 cm); sheet: 7 3/8 × 5 11/16" (18.8 × 14.5 cm)
Classification
Department
Credit
Gift of Nikita D. Lobanov
Accession
275.1974
Palette
Art Terms
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