Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Eduardo Paolozzi in 1961.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Museum of Modern Art.

Artwork

Untitled

Eduardo Paolozzi , 1961

Untitled is a drawing by Eduardo Paolozzi. It dates from 1961 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Created circa 1961, this untitled work by Scottish artist Eduardo Paolozzi consists of a collage assembled from printed paper cut and pasted onto another printed surface. The composition juxtaposes a sculptural figure with industrial machinery, rendered in stark black‑and‑white tones against a tiled backdrop, producing a surreal, non‑representational scene.

Subject & Meaning

The image combines a stone‑like statue—featuring a winged, wide‑eyed figure perched on a pedestal—with a complex assemblage of gears, pipes and metal components reminiscent of factory equipment. The contrast between the classical form and the mechanical device invites reflection on the collision of mythic imagery and post‑war industrial culture.

Technique & Style

Paolozzi employed a cut‑and‑paste collage method, sourcing printed ephemera and reconfiguring them into a new visual narrative. The monochrome palette emphasizes line and texture, while the layering of disparate printed elements exemplifies the artist’s engagement with mass‑produced visual material, a hallmark of early pop‑art practice.

History & Provenance

The work belongs to Paolozzi’s early period when he was establishing his reputation as a pioneer of British pop art. Produced shortly after his return from a Fulbright scholarship in the United States, the piece reflects his exposure to American consumer imagery and his subsequent integration of those influences into his own practice.

Artist & collection

Artist

Eduardo Paolozzi

Sir Eduardo Luigi Paolozzi (, Italian: ; 7 March 1924 – 22 April 2005) was a Scottish artist, known for his sculpture and graphic works. He is widely considered to be one of the pioneers of pop art.