Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a drawing by Esteban Francés, Remedios Varo, Oscar Domínguez, Marcel Jean Cadavre Exquis. It dates from 1935 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1935, this untitled work consists of a collage assembled from various printed papers adhered to a paper support. Though classified as a drawing, the piece functions as a composite assemblage that reflects the collaborative practices of several artists active in the mid‑1930s.
Technique & Style
The artwork employs cut‑and‑paste methods, layering fragments of printed material to generate new visual relationships. This approach aligns with the experimental collage techniques favored by Surrealist circles, emphasizing chance encounters and the juxtaposition of disparate imagery.
Context
The piece was produced jointly by five artists—Cadavre Exquis, Esteban Francés, Remedios Varo, Oscar Domínguez, and Marcel Jean—each contributing to the collective assemblage. Their participation underscores the collaborative ethos that characterized many Surrealist projects of the period.
History & Provenance
Since its creation, the work has been part of the collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York, where it remains on view as part of the institution’s holdings of early 20th‑century avant‑garde art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Esteban Francés, Remedios Varo, Oscar Domínguez, Marcel Jean Cadavre Exquis
Cadavre Exquis, Esteban Francés, Remedios Varo, Oscar Domínguez, Marcel Jean was a French artist.
