Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite drawing by Josef Hesoun. It dates from 1931 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a mixed-media drawing by Josef Hesoun, created around 1931, comprising cut-and-pasted gelatin silver prints, colored paper, ink, and pencil on paper.
Subject & Meaning
The work features a surreal scene with inverted legs, a seated figure, and a large movie camera, accompanied by a black-and-white photograph and Czech text reading 'Dům Mizejících Pohárů' (House of Vanishing Cups), suggesting a connection to cinema and mystery.
Technique & Style
Hesoun employed collage techniques, combining disparate elements like photographs, colored paper, and text to create a visually striking and layered composition against a red-orange background.
History & Provenance
The drawing is held at The Museum of Modern Art, indicating its significance within the modern art canon.
Artist & collection
