Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a paint drawing by Kurt Schwitters. It dates from 1923 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1923 collage by Kurt Schwitters, comprising cut-and-pasted colored and printed papers and cloth on cardstock.
Technique & Style
The work exemplifies Schwitters' experimental approach to assemblage, featuring layered, rough-edged scraps of paper and fabric in bold colors. Everyday materials, including printed text, are incorporated into the composition.
Subject & Meaning
The collage includes fragments of real-life ephemera, such as train tickets and a calendar page, blurring the line between art and everyday objects.
Artist & collection
Artist
Kurt Hermann Eduard Karl Julius Schwitters (20 June 1887 – 8 January 1948) was a German artist.
