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Untitled, by Sophie Taeuber-Arp, oil, 1930

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Overview

Untitled is a 1930 oil by Sophie Taeuber-Arp, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Sophie Taeuber-Arp
When & what style?
1930
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting is full of bold shapes and bright colors. Big circles in black, white, red, and blue float against a light blue background. Some shapes overlap, while others sit side by side. A few rectangles and squares mix in, and one section sparkles with tiny metallic flakes. The shimmering bits hint at something extra—like the artist played with texture. This work looks like it’s from the early 1900s, but it doesn’t fit neatly into one art style. Next, check out The Museum of Modern Art to see more works like this.

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