בידספיריט | Nina Kogan (1889-1942), Suprematist Composition,
Nina Kogan (1889-1942), Suprematist Composition, Early 20th Century - This work is one of the clearest expressions of Nina Kogan’s avant-garde vision. Here, we witness a vibrant and powerful composition reflecting the principles of Suprematism — a movement in which she was one of the leading female figures alongside Malevich and the UNOVIS group in Vitebsk. The visual center of the piece — a bold red circle — serves as a constructive axis around which sharp diagonal lines orbit or intersect, resembling dynamic forms in space. These lines are rendered in shades of blue, black, and red, creating a sense of depth, movement, and expansion — iconic features of the Suprematist language, which championed a break from all figurative representation in favor of the pure exploration of form, color, and space. Kogan, one of the pioneering women working at the heart of the Soviet avant-garde, managed to distill a personal voice within a collective artistic language, emphasizing a balance between cosmic movement and precise formal organization. Gouache, pencil, and ink on paper** Signed (lower right) Dimensions: 44.5 × 33 cm Provenance:Estate — Perl Collection The work is signed and belongs to the Perl Collection, considered one of the most important collections containing rare masterpieces of Russian Suprematism. The rarity of signed works by Kogan on paper, especially from this Suprematist period, adds significant historical and collector’s value. Notes: Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity Condition: For a detailed condition report, please email: info@hammersite.com