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Untitled

Yves Tanguy, Wifredo Lam, Stanley William Hayter, Joan Miró, Roberto Matta, Kurt Seligmann, Various Artists Max Ernst , 1947

Untitled, by Yves Tanguy, Wifredo Lam, Stanley William Hayter, Joan Miró, Roberto Matta, Kurt Seligmann, Various Artists Max Ernst, ink, 1947
Untitled, by Yves Tanguy, Wifredo Lam, Stanley William Hayter, Joan Miró, Roberto Matta, Kurt Seligmann, Various Artists Max Ernst, ink, 1947

Untitled is an ink print by Yves Tanguy, Wifredo Lam, Stanley William Hayter, Joan Miró, Roberto Matta, Kurt Seligmann, Various Artists Max Ernst. It dates from 1947 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a portfolio of seven prints, comprising five etchings (one with engraving) and two lithographs, created in 1947 by a collective of prominent artists. It serves as the cover for a set of artworks within.

Subject & Meaning

The portfolio's design features a dark background with a bold, uneven font title 'Brunidor Portfolio No. 1' atop scattered artist names amidst simple, sketchy drawings of fragmented everyday objects (a hat, teapot, feather duster), blending text and doodles in a puzzling arrangement.

Technique & Style

The cover showcases a mix of printmaking techniques: etching, engraving, and lithography. Visually, it combines bold typography with loose, expressive drawings, characteristic of the artists' surrealistic and experimental approaches.

History & Provenance

Created in 1947, the portfolio is attributed to a group of artists including Max Ernst, Yves Tanguy, Wifredo Lam, Stanley William Hayter, Joan Miró, Roberto Matta, and Kurt Seligmann. It is currently held in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art.

Context

The collaborative nature and experimental printmaking techniques reflect the post-war artistic climate, where surrealist artists continued to push boundaries in creativity and collaboration.

Legacy

As a unique collaborative project, 'Untitled' (Brunidor Portfolio No. 1) highlights the innovative spirit of mid-20th-century surrealist artists, contributing to the broader legacy of experimental printmaking and collective artistic endeavors.

Artist & collection

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