Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Max Ernst in 1921.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Museum of Modern Art.

Artwork

Untitled

Max Ernst , 1921

Untitled is a gouache drawing by Max Ernst. It dates from 1921 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

This 1921 drawing by Max Ernst combines gouache, ink, and pencil on printed paper mounted on paperboard, exemplifying his experimental approach to mixed media.

Subject & Meaning

The work features a fantastical jumble of forms, including a grass-sprouting bicycle, spiky creatures, and a face composed from book pages, suggesting a blend of mechanical, organic, and textual elements.

Technique & Style

Ernst achieved the work's complex texture by cutting and reassembling printed paper, likely from sources like science texts or advertisements, before applying additional drawing and painting.

Context

As a key figure in Dada and Surrealism, Ernst's innovative use of collage and mixed media reflects the broader avant-garde trends of the early 20th century.

Artist & collection

Artist

Max Ernst

Max Ernst (; German: 2 April 1891 – 1 April 1976) was a German-born painter, sculptor, printmaker, graphic artist, and poet.

Museum

Museum of Modern Art

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