Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a drawing by Jindřich Štyrský. It dates from 1923 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Jindřich Štyrský's 1923 work, Untitled, is a collage created from cut-and-pasted printed paper on board. It showcases the artist's experimentation with mixed media.
Subject & Meaning
The collage juxtaposes disparate elements, including a fragment with 'White Star Line' and a phone number, a map labeled with locations like Cannes and Monaco, and a floral pattern. These components may evoke themes of travel and the passage of time.
Technique & Style
Štyrský employed a cut-and-paste technique to combine pre-printed papers, framing the composition with thin, ruled lines. The resulting work reflects his innovative approach to art-making and his association with the Surrealist and Artificialism movements.
History & Provenance
Štyrský created Untitled in 1923, the same year he joined the avant-garde group Devětsil. He later co-founded the Artificialism movement in Paris with his artistic partner Toyen.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jindřich Štyrský (11 August 1899 – 21 March 1942) was a Czech Surrealist painter, poet, editor, photographer and graphic artist.
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