Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a paint drawing by Fortunato Depero. It dates from 1928 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
This was a common way to make art in the 1920s, where everyday materials became part of the creative process.
This painting is made of bold, cut-out shapes glued onto dark paper. Big red numbers "1928" sit in the middle, with a green triangle behind them. White zigzag lines frame the top and bottom, and a thin orange rectangle cuts across the center. The colors pop against the black background.
The artist used scissors and glue instead of brushes. This was a common way to make art in the 1920s, where everyday materials became part of the creative process.
Look up Fortunato Depero to see more of his playful, geometric work.
Overview
Created around 1928 by Italian Futurist artist Fortunato Depero, *Untitled* is a drawing composed of cut-and-pasted colored paper on paper, characterized by bold, geometric shapes against a dark background.
Subject & Meaning
The work embodies Futurist principles, emphasizing dynamism and modernity through its vibrant, abstract forms. The central '1928' in red numbers may allude to the contemporary era of technological advancement.
Technique & Style
Depero employed a then-common experimental approach, using scissors and glue to assemble the piece. Bold, cut-out shapes (including a green triangle, white zigzag lines, and a thin orange rectangle) create a visually striking composition against a black backdrop.
History & Provenance
While the exact provenance of *Untitled* is not detailed here, its creation circa 1928 situates it within Depero's prolific output of geometric, playful artworks during this period.
Context
Reflecting the Futurist movement's embrace of modernity, *Untitled* aligns with the era's artistic shift towards incorporating everyday materials and celebrating industrial and technological themes.
Legacy
As part of Depero's oeuvre, *Untitled* contributes to the broader legacy of Futurist art, influencing subsequent generations of artists exploring geometric abstraction and mixed-media techniques.
Artist & collection
Artist
Fortunato Depero (30 March 1892 – 29 November 1960) was an Italian futurist painter, writer, sculptor, and graphic designer.
