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Untitled, by Kurt Schwitters, paint, 1923

Untitled

Kurt Schwitters

1923

paint

paper

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1923 paint by Kurt Schwitters, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Kurt Schwitters
When & what style?
1923
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting looks like a collage. It’s made of scraps—bits of paper, fabric, and printed text in bold colors like red, blue, and black. The shapes are rough and uneven, stacked on top of each other without clear edges. One detail stands out: the paper includes what looks like train tickets and a calendar page. The artist glued these real pieces onto the background, mixing everyday objects with art. If you like this style, check out The Museum of Modern Art for more works like it.

About the artist

Portrait of Kurt Schwitters
Artist

Kurt Schwitters

Kurt Hermann Eduard Karl Julius Schwitters (20 June 1887 – 8 January 1948) was a German artist.

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