Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an oil painting by Jean (Hans) Arp. It dates from 1930 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is an abstract painting created by Jean Arp in 1930, combining oil paint and cord on canvas. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting features a simplified, abstract form resembling a figure with minimal facial features, rendered in light, sketch-like strokes. The representation is non-realistic and playful, inviting interpretation.
Technique & Style
Arp employed a mixed technique, using oil paint and actual cord to create uneven, textured lines. This approach contributes to the work's abstract and spontaneous character.
Artist & collection
Artist
Hans Peter Wilhelm Arp, better known as Jean Arp in English, was a German-French sculptor, painter and poet. He was known as a Dadaist and an abstract artist.
