Still life with violin 1916

"Still Life with Violin" is a 1916 work by Russian artist Pyotr Konchalovsky. Executed in a gestural and dynamic style, the drawing captures the essence of a violin resting against a book titled "Haydn" with bold lines and hatched shadows. This depiction of a musical instrument, a common theme in Konchalovsky's work, showcases his mastery of cubist and expressionist tendencies. The composition's angularity and fragmented forms create a sense of dynamism, while the use of graphite lends a subtle, intimate tone to the piece.