Karl-Otto Götz

Untitled

1953

In Tate Britain

Prints and Drawings Room

View by appointment

Artist: Karl-Otto Götz born 1914
Original title: Ohne Titel
Medium: Monotype on paper
Dimensions: Image: 298 × 448 mm
Collection: Tate
Acquisition: Presented by the artist 1990
Reference: P02970

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Götz was extremely active in exploring print-making techniques. He was interested in monoprinting, a technique of drawing directly onto an etching plate, which is then imprinted onto sheets of paper. Each monotype is unique, incorporating unrepeatable chance effects. The biomorphic forms that appear in these works reflect Götz's interest in Surrealism.

Gallery label, September 2004

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