Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite drawing by Martin Kippenberger. It dates from 1990 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
This portrait is reminiscent of the work of Martin Kippenberger, a German artist known for his eclectic and often humorous style.
The image depicts a portrait of a man, drawn in colored pencil and pencil on hotel stationery. The man is shown from the chest up, with a neutral expression and dark hair. He is wearing a collared shirt with blue dots.
The background of the drawing is the hotel stationery itself, which features a logo and text in green. The text includes the name of the hotel, "Hotel Restaurant Goldener Adler," and the years "1390-1990." There are also some scribbled words and letters on the man's head and shoulders.
This portrait is reminiscent of the work of Martin Kippenberger, a German artist known for his eclectic and often humorous style.
Overview
Untitled is a 1990 drawing by Martin Kippenberger, executed in colored pencil and pencil on hotel stationery, featuring a portrait of a man. The work is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a man from the chest up, with a neutral expression, dark hair, and a blue-dotted collared shirt. Scribbled marks on his head and shoulders add a layer of complexity to the otherwise straightforward portrait.
Technique & Style
Kippenberger's use of hotel stationery as the drawing's base incorporates its pre-existing green logo and text, including the hotel's name and the years '1390-1990'. This integration reflects his eclectic approach, blending the mundane with artistic expression.
History & Provenance
Created in 1990, the work is characteristic of Kippenberger's prolific and diverse practice. It is now held in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art.
Context
Untitled was produced during a period when Kippenberger, alongside artists like Albert Oehlen and Werner Büttner, was recognized as part of a provocative generation of German artists known for their challenging and often humorous works.
Artist & collection
Artist
Martin Kippenberger (25 February 1953 – 7 March 1997) was a German painter, draftsman, photographer, sculptor, installation and performance artist.
