Scene 12

c. 1970

Ilya Kabakov

Associated Names
Ilya Kabakov

Artist, Russian, born 1933

This is a painting of an abstract figure beneath a water droplet from a faucet. The artwork depicts a simplified human form with arms crossed, positioned under a large blue water droplet that is descending from a spigot above. The figure is drawn with bold, black outlines and filled with shades of coral, contrasting with blue and white shadings of the droplet. The background is plain, focusing on the figure and the droplet. The design features stark color contrasts, possibly symbolizing contemplation. This is in the style of a modernist artist, similar to Jean-Michel Basquiat.
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This is a drawing of a stylized figure standing under a showerhead. The image depicts a simplistic human-like form with exaggerated features, rendered in black outlines with a minimalistic color palette. The figure stands with its arms crossed, while a simplistic representation of a showerhead is drawn above to the left. Above the drawing, text elements suggest context or titles, with Russian script providing additional narrative clues, including the words "Театр одного актера в картинках," "Душ," and "Комедия." The drawing's style evokes a sense of abstraction and conceptual interpretation, focusing more on form and symbolism than realistic detail.

Preface

Ilya Kabakov

1970

The Dream of Abu-Said

Ilya Kabakov

1970

This painting features a stylized, simplistic human figure standing in a pose with crossed arms beneath a showerhead. The figure is painted in salmon-pink with bold black outlines. The showerhead is depicted in blue, contrasting with the figure's colors. The background is plain, emphasizing the interaction between the figure and the showerhead. The artwork uses minimalistic design elements. The style is reminiscent of A. R. Penck.

Scene 1

Ilya Kabakov

1970

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

the artist; Mrs. Vladimir Feltsman, New York; purchased by NGA with designated funds, 1993.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

hand-printed in Russian on cover folder: (Scene 12)

Wikidata ID

Q75123149

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