Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Dieter Roth, Claes Oldenburg, Ruth Krauss, Heinz Gappmayr, Angus MacLise, Jackson Mac Low Robert Morris. It dates from 1963 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a double-sided offset lithograph created in 1963 by a collaborative group of artists including Robert Morris, Dieter Roth, Claes Oldenburg, Ruth Krauss, Heinz Gappmayr, Angus MacLise, and Jackson Mac Low.
Subject & Meaning
The print combines disparate images and text in multiple languages, including nonsensical phrases, to create a playful and puzzling effect. Featured elements include a hand holding a gun, a barber's chair, and a naked back, alongside a statement that reads 'Available after 400 years!'.
Technique & Style
Executed in a mix of black, white, and beige, with a small colored photograph of flowers, the work showcases the possibilities of lithography. The collage-like arrangement of text and images contributes to its dynamic and enigmatic character.
History & Provenance
The print is part of the collection at The Museum of Modern Art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Robert Morris, Dieter Roth, Claes Oldenburg, Ruth Krauss, Heinz Gappmayr, Angus MacLise, Jackson Mac Low (1931–2018) was an American artist.
