Valentina Kulagina-Klutsis

Kulagina, Valentina
Valentina Klustsis

Russian, 1902 - 1987

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The image shows a frontal close-up view of a person's face with neat, wavy hair framing their face. The individual has prominent facial features, including defined eyes, a straight nose, and full lips. The focus is solely on the head and face with no visible clothing or accessories. The background is plain, emphasizing the facial rendering. The artwork appears to be a sketch or illustration, with the initials "J.K." visible on the right side of the face.
Valentina Kulagina-Klutsis, Self-Portrait, 1922, etching on wove paper, Gift of Galerie Gmurzynska, 2024.13.2

Self-Portrait

Valentina Kulagina-Klutsis · 1922 · etching on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2024.13.2

The image depicts a drawing of a person's face from the shoulders upward. The face is oriented directly towards the viewer and shows detailed facial features and hair. The person has large eyes, a straight nose, and a slightly opened mouth with defined lips. Soft, wavy hair frames the sides of the face. There are no visible clothing, jewelry, or objects in the image. The background is plain with no additional details.
Valentina Kulagina-Klutsis, Preparatory drawing for Self-Portrait, 1922, graphite on wove paper, Gift of Galerie Gmurzynska, 2024.13.1

Preparatory drawing for Self-Portrait

Valentina Kulagina-Klutsis · 1922 · graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2024.13.1