Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Robert Michel, watercolor, 1930
Untitled, by Robert Michel, watercolor, 1930

Untitled is a watercolor drawing by Robert Michel. It dates from 1930 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a mixed-media work by Robert Michel, created in 1930. It combines various materials and techniques to form a unique composition.

Subject & Meaning

The work depicts a simple, abstract form resembling a cross, with a long vertical element and a shorter horizontal bar. The dark, textured background evokes a sense of depth, like a nocturnal forest.

Technique & Style

Michel employed a range of materials, including paint, ink, watercolor, and linen tape, to create a layered, almost three-dimensional effect on a flat surface.

History & Provenance

Untitled is held in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art.

Artist & collection

Artist

Robert Michel

Robert Michel (1897–1983) was a German artist.

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