Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a paint drawing by Kurt Schwitters. It dates from 1922 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Kurt Schwitters's 1922 work, Untitled, is a collage composed of cut-and-pasted colored and printed papers on paper, bordered by cardstock.
Subject & Meaning
The collage incorporates fragments of everyday objects and text, including a red-and-white checkered cloth, a film canister labeled 'Agfa Filmpack,' and a sign reading 'Potsdamer.' These elements are rearranged to create a disjointed representation of daily life.
Technique & Style
Schwitters employed a range of materials, including newspaper, fabric, and packaging, to create a composition characterized by sharp, uneven shapes and flat, bold colors. The work exemplifies his experimental approach to assemblage and abstraction.
History & Provenance
Untitled is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection. Schwitters, born in Hanover in 1887, was a German artist who worked across multiple genres and media, including Dadaism, constructivism, and surrealism.
Artist & collection
Artist
Kurt Hermann Eduard Karl Julius Schwitters (20 June 1887 – 8 January 1948) was a German artist.
