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Untitled, by Hannah Höch, gouache, 1950

Untitled

Hannah Höch

1950

gouache

paper

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1950 gouache by Hannah Höch, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Hannah Höch
When & what style?
1950
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This abstract painting features a collage of torn and cut papers in various shades of brown, black, and beige, with subtle hints of red and green. The papers are arranged in a seemingly random pattern, with some overlapping and others standing alone. Upon closer inspection, you can see that the papers have been carefully selected and placed to create a sense of texture and depth. The torn edges and rough surfaces add a tactile quality to the piece, inviting the viewer to touch. If you're interested in exploring more works like this, you might want to look into the artist Hannah Höch.

About the artist

Portrait of Hannah Höch
Artist

Hannah Höch

Hannah Höch (German: ; 1 November 1889 – 31 May 1978) was a German Dada artist. She is best known for her work of the Weimar period, when she was one of the originators of photomontage. Photomontage, or fotomontage, is…

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