Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Robert Filliou, Designer Unidentified George Brecht. It dates from 1967 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a collaborative offset lithograph created in 1967 by artists George Brecht and Robert Filliou, with an unidentified designer. The work is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print features a central image of an antiquated camera, distinguished by a handprint pressed into its viewfinder. Additional elements include a faded label, numbered edges on the camera, and printed names of the artists in bold black text, accompanied by German phrases. A list of other artists’ names appears at the bottom, less prominently.
Technique & Style
Executed as an offset lithograph, the piece showcases a blend of graphic clarity and subtle, suggestive details, such as the faded label and the bold typography of the artists' names.
History & Provenance
Created in 1967, the work is now held in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art, indicating its recognition within the realm of modern art.
Context
The incorporation of a handprint in the camera’s viewfinder introduces an element of whimsy or intervention, characteristic of the experimental and conceptual practices of the 1960s art scene.
Artist & collection
Artist
Robert Filliou, Designer Unidentified George Brecht
George Brecht, Robert Filliou, Designer Unidentified (1926–2008) was an American artist.
