1922
watercolor
paper
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1922 watercolor by Oskar Schlemmer, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting shows a tall, black figure standing in a room with odd shapes around it. To the left, there’s a vertical strip of colors—red, yellow, blue—like a window. The figure’s arms are raised, and a small doll-like figure floats near its chest. On the right, a circle with colored slices looks like a wheel or clock, and a sign says *"Bitte Drücken!"* (German for "Please Press"). The background is mostly black and white, with some floating circles and lines. The doll’s position and the raised arms might hint at a performance or puppet show. The colors and shapes don’t look realistic—they’re simplified and geometric, almost like a stage design. If this style intrigues you, look up Oskar Schlemmer.
Oskar Schlemmer (German pronunciation: ; 4 September 1888 – 13 April 1943) was a German painter, sculptor, designer and choreographer associated with the Bauhaus school.
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