Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a paint drawing by Kurt Schwitters. It dates from 1918 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Kurt Schwitters' 1918 work, Untitled, is a mixed-media drawing that combines cut-and-pasted colored and printed paper with a cardstock border.
Technique & Style
The artwork showcases Schwitters' use of collage, a technique that became a hallmark of his practice. Torn and smooth paper fragments in bold colors are arranged in a seemingly discordant yet cohesive composition.
Subject & Meaning
The inclusion of printed words and scraps, such as 'Hanseatische' and 'Schokolade,' adds a layer of meaning to the work, although its overall significance remains open to interpretation.
History & Provenance
Schwitters, born in Hanover in 1887, created this work early in his career, which would later span multiple genres, including Dadaism and constructivism, before he went into exile in 1937.
Artist & collection
Artist
Kurt Hermann Eduard Karl Julius Schwitters (20 June 1887 – 8 January 1948) was a German artist.
