Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Sophie Taeuber-Arp. It is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
This 1953 screenprint is one of sixteen in a portfolio by Sophie Taeuber-Arp, a versatile artist known for her work across multiple mediums.
Subject & Meaning
The print features four colored boxes containing bold, geometric shapes that intersect and overlap, creating a dynamic composition. The arrangement of forms, including a red cross, yellow circle, blue stripe, and black lines, reflects Taeuber-Arp's affinity for abstract and geometric forms.
Technique & Style
Taeuber-Arp achieved a clean, geometric aesthetic through the use of simple shapes and bright, flat colors, characteristic of her screenprinting technique. The sharp, precise lines contribute to the overall sense of clarity and order in the composition.
History & Provenance
Taeuber-Arp was associated with the Dada movement in the 1910s and 1920s, and this later work continues her exploration of abstract forms.
Artist & collection
Artist
Sophie Henriette Gertrud Taeuber-Arp (; 19 January 1889 – 13 January 1943) was a Swiss artist, painter, sculptor, textile designer, furniture and interior designer, architect, and dancer.
