Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Oskar Schlemmer. It dates from 1920 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled, a 1920 portfolio by Oskar Schlemmer, comprises six lithographs, a title page, and a cover, reflecting the artist's multifaceted practice spanning painting, sculpture, design, and choreography.
Subject & Meaning
The lithographs explore structured, abstracted forms, embodying Schlemmer's interest in the convergence of art and performance, characteristic of the Bauhaus movement.
Technique & Style
The minimalist cover design features geometric simplicity, clean lines, and a limited color palette (beige and black), exemplifying modernist aesthetics.
History & Provenance
Created around 1920, this work predates Schlemmer's 1923 appointment as Master of Form at the Bauhaus theatre workshop, contextualizing his evolving role within the movement.
Context
Schlemmer's broader oeuvre, including *Triadisches Ballett*, further highlights his fascination with geometric representations of the human form in performance and visual art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Oskar Schlemmer (German pronunciation: ; 4 September 1888 – 13 April 1943) was a German painter, sculptor, designer and choreographer associated with the Bauhaus school.
