Untitled
1921
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1921
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1921 oil by Kurt Schwitters, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting looks like a messy collage of random stuff. There’s a chair with a torn seat, a small picture of cherries, and scraps of paper with words like *"Mercedes"* and *"Zu"* written on them. Some pieces look like wood, others like fabric or metal, all glued together in a rough, uneven way. The colors are mostly dull browns, blues, and greens, with a few bright spots like red and white. The artist stuck real objects and printed bits into the paint—almost like a scrapbook exploded. One small sign says *"Mercedes-Benz"* in German, which might hint at everyday life back then. If you like this chaotic mix, look up Kurt Schwitters.
