Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Meret Oppenheim, ink, 1968
Untitled, by Meret Oppenheim, ink, 1968

Untitled is an ink print by Meret Oppenheim. It dates from 1968 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a 1968 offset lithograph with embossing by Meret Oppenheim, held at The Museum of Modern Art.

Technique & Style

The print combines black-and-white lithography with embossing, creating raised lines that give the work a tactile quality. The juxtaposition of flat, printed areas and three-dimensional embossing adds depth to the composition.

Subject & Meaning

The work features a simple, surreal shape on a flat background. The use of texture and dimensionality invites the viewer to engage with the piece on a physical level.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Meret Oppenheim

Artist

Meret Oppenheim

Meret Elisabeth Oppenheim was a German-born Swiss Surrealist artist and photographer.

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