Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a gouache drawing by Carl Buchheister. It dates from 1933 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Carl Buchheister's Untitled, created around 1933, is a drawing that combines gouache and cut-and-pasted board. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing features a predominantly white composition with a red rectangle inside a white triangle and a small black square in the corner. The simple arrangement creates a sense of balance and strangeness, with the red shape appearing to float.
Technique & Style
Buchheister employed a mix of materials and techniques, using paint and paper to construct the scene. The clean and sharp lines contribute to the overall effect.
Artist & collection
Artist
Carl Buchheister was a German constructivist artist noted for his multiple series of "model paintings" at Galerie Lambert Weyl, Paris. which he began in 1925.
