Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a drawing by Marianne Brandt. It dates from 1927 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a collage created by Marianne Brandt around 1927, comprising cut-and-pasted printed paper on board.
Subject & Meaning
The work juxtaposes disparate images of sporting activities, including diving, cycling, and flying, set against a backdrop featuring a tower. The phrase 'Les Sports' is prominently displayed, potentially serving as a title or thematic anchor.
Technique & Style
Brandt employed a cut-and-paste technique, assembling the composition from pre-existing printed images, thereby eschewing traditional drawing methods.
Artist & collection
Artist
Marianne Brandt was a German painter, sculptor, photographer, metalsmith, and designer who studied at the Bauhaus art school in Weimar and later became head of the Bauhaus Metall-Werkstatt in Dessau in 1928.
