Russian Varvara Stepanova Avant-Garde Watercolor Painting

Attributed to Russian Avant-Garde artist Varvara Feodorovna Stepanova ( 1894-1958). Size: 10 3/4" x 9".~~.Stepanova explored an entire mosaic of artistic trends from Symbolism to Socialist Realism, although she is now recognized above all for her interpretations of the Constructivist aesthetic. Stepanova was attached to the primary centers of the avant-garde movement after the Revolution, i.e., Inkhuk (Institute of Artistic Culture) and Svomas / Vkhutemas (Free Art Studios/State Free Art-Technical Studios) and was in touch with the leading artists, poets, and filmmakers of her time such as Gan, Kandinsky, Popova, Shub and, of course, her husband Rodchenko. Still, Stepanova was not a student of Rodchenko just as he was not a student of Stepanova, and, ultimately, her artistic physiognomy was different from his.Stepanova's figures represent her concept of the new Socialist human being?robotic, efficient, dynamic?that also attracted Lissitzky, Malevich, Popova, and Rodchenko. These automatons such as Billiard Players represent action, for they all are engaged in some kind of sports, musical or motor activity, although, in spite of their mechanical quality, they also illustrate particular emotional states?excitement, obsession, serenity.~ . Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please contact us at info@sofedesignauctions.com. 756.