Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink drawing by Johannes Baader. It dates from 1921 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1921 drawing by Johannes Baader, created using cut-and-pasted printed paper and ink on a postcard. It is held at The Museum of Modern Art.
Technique & Style
The work features a collage of cut-out letters and shapes, combined with handwritten black ink text in German. The arrangement appears experimental and disjointed, with elements such as a partial circle and scattered letters.
Subject & Meaning
Visible text includes phrases like 'Heut mit Einflus' and 'Glück zu ihrem neuen Kinde', suggesting a personal or congratulatory message. The overall meaning remains ambiguous due to the fragmented and rearranged nature of the composition.
Artist & collection
Artist
Johannes Baader, originally trained as an architect, was a German writer and artist associated with Dada in Berlin.
