Kurt Schwitters (1887-1948); Kleine Dada Soirée (with Theo van Doesburg);

Kurt Schwitters (1887-1948)
Kleine Dada Soirée (with Theo van Doesburg), 1922
Lithograph in colors on wove paper, from an edition of unknown size, with the centerfold, the full sheet, framed.
sheet 11 7/8 x 11 7/8in (30 x 30cm)
Footnotes:
In 1923, Kurt Schwitters and Theo van Doesburg embarked on a tour of Holland—their so-called 'Dada Campaign'—to introduce local artists to Dada through a series of evening lectures and performances. This poster for the Kleine Dada Soirée (Small Dada Evening) is a jumble of words that shift direction and overlap. The word 'Dada' is repeated in bold red letters in various orientations. Within the cloud of black lettering sit a few small images—a deer's head, an arrow, pointing hands—cut from various sources and transferred onto the surface. Slogans in various languages proclaim: 'Dada is against the future, Dada is dead, Dada is idiotic, Long live Dada!' The poster's discordant appearance reflects the tenor of many Dada evenings, which often commenced with mock lectures interrupted by barking audience members, absurd jokes and skits, and experimental poetry. - Museum of Modern Art, 2006

Hinged to a backmat, printer's fingerprint on the upper right corner, light rippling left and right sheet edges, color slightly attenuated.

Painted wood frame with plexi glazing.