Untitled
Valentine Hugo, André Breton, Tristan Tzara, Greta Knutson Cadavre Exquis
1933
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Valentine Hugo, André Breton, Tristan Tzara, Greta Knutson Cadavre Exquis
1933
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This drawing shows a dreamlike scene with odd, mixed-up figures. On the left, a skinny person in a tall hat and striped stockings stands on a tiny platform, holding a red fan. Their legs end in a pair of red lips with sharp teeth. To the right, a reclining woman with a long, wavy tail and a cat-like face lounges on a red couch. The background is dark, and the whole thing looks like it was drawn with chalk or pastels. The figures seem glued together in a strange way—like they’re made from different parts. This was actually a group project where each artist drew a section without seeing the rest. If this style intrigues you, look up Cadavre Exquis.