Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite drawing by André Breton, Max Morise, Jeannette Ducrocq Tanguy, Pierre Naville, Yves Tanguy, Benjamin Péret, Jacques Prévert Cadavre Exquis. It dates from 1927 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
This drawing, left untitled, combines cut-and-pasted printed paper with pencil marks on paper. Created through a collaborative process, it represents a unique example of Surrealist artistic experimentation.
Technique & Style
The work showcases the 'Cadavre Exquis' (Exquisite Corpse) technique, a method of collaborative drawing where multiple artists contribute to a single piece without knowing the others' work. This approach embodies the Surrealist fascination with chance and the unconscious.
History & Provenance
Dating to around 1927, the drawing is the result of a collaboration among several prominent Surrealists, including André Breton, Yves Tanguy, and Jacques Prévert. It is now part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Cadavre Exquis, André Breton, Max Morise, Jeannette Ducrocq Tanguy, Pierre Naville, Yves Tanguy, Benjamin Péret, Jacques Prévert was a French artist.
