Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a watercolor drawing by Jörg Immendorff. It dates from 1973 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1973 watercolor and gouache drawing by Jörg Immendorff, a key figure in Germany's Neue Wilde movement. The work combines bold imagery with text, characteristic of Immendorff's expressive style.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a black bird with blue wings in flight over striped red, black, and yellow bands, evoking a flag. Below, handwritten text in German and English, 'Widerklären gegen Krieg in Vietnam' ('Clarify against War in Vietnam'), explicitly links the work to anti-war sentiments of the early 1970s.
Technique & Style
Immendorff employs flat, bright colors and loose, urgent brushstrokes, conveying a sense of protest. The contrast between the bird's dynamic movement and the messy, handwritten text underscores the emotional intensity of the piece.
History & Provenance
Created in 1973, Untitled is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection, reflecting its significance within the era's artistic and political discourse.
Context
The work reflects the global anti-war movement of the 1970s, particularly opposition to the Vietnam War. Immendorff's involvement with the Neue Wilde, known for challenging social norms, further contextualizes the piece's political urgency.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jörg Immendorff (14 June 1945 – 28 May 2007) was a German painter, sculptor, stage designer and art professor. He was a member of the art movement Neue Wilde.
