Violin 1921

kuzmapetrovvodkin

acrylic

abstract painting

painted

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

acrylic on canvas

underpainting

pastel chalk drawing

men

painting painterly

musical-instrument

watercolor

Kuzma Petrov-Vodkin’s “Violin” (1921) is a still life depicting a violin resting on sheet music with the word “BACH” prominently displayed. The composition features a simplified geometric style, typical of the artist’s work, with bold colors and flat planes. The deep blue background provides a dramatic contrast to the vibrant yellow and green of the sheet music, highlighting the rich brown and red hues of the violin. The work exemplifies Petrov-Vodkin’s interest in formal composition and the power of music to evoke emotion.