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Untitled, by Kurt Schwitters, oil, 1919

Untitled

Kurt Schwitters

1919

oil

paperboard

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1919 oil by Kurt Schwitters, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Kurt Schwitters
When & what style?
1919
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting is a collage of various papers and colors, with a mix of smooth and rough textures. The dominant colors are green, brown, and beige, with some blue and red accents. There are fragments of text and images visible throughout the composition. Upon closer inspection, you can see that the papers have been cut and arranged in a seemingly random pattern, with some pieces overlapping or layered on top of each other. The overall effect is one of chaos and disorder, but also a sense of energy and movement. If you're interested in exploring more works like this, check out the artist Kurt Schwitters.

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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