Home > Dieter Roth > Dovehouse Contemporary > Torte in Der Sonne (Fancy-cake in the Sun)
Torte in Der Sonne (Fancy-cake in the Sun) by Dieter Roth

Torte in Der Sonne (Fancy-cake in the Sun)

Dieter Roth

Dovehouse Contemporary United Kingdom

Artwork details

Artist
Dieter Roth
Title
Torte in Der Sonne (Fancy-cake in the Sun)
Description

Torte in Der Sonne (Fancy-cake in the Sun)

By Dieter Roth

Dieter Roth was a Swiss-German artist renowned for his diverse and experimental works, including artist's books, sculpture, and installations. He often used unconventional materials like food and found objects, challenging traditional notions of art and impermanence.

 1970
Screen printing (5 colors, 4 printing forms) on white paper, photomechanical reproduction of a drawing
62.5 x 89.9 cm
24 5/8 x 35 3/8 in
Hand signed and numbered
Date
1970
Medium
Screenprint
Edition
N/A
Signature
Signed
Sheet
62.5 x 89.9 cm
Status
Available
Price
Price on request
The Artist

Dieter Roth

German-born Icelandic artist Dieter Roth worked in a variety of media, but he was best known for his books, sculptures, and installations. He also worked in drawing and painting. Roth was also known as Dieter Rot and Diter Rot. A versatile artist, he followed the Concrete, Fluxus, Op, and Maximalism art movements. He didn’t, however, define himself by any one particular genre. He worked extensively in Iceland during his early career, which meant he was not influenced by the European Modernist movements. As such, his work has a unique aesthetic.

Read more

See Dieter Roth's full range on printed-editions

View Artist

Don’t miss out on other artworks at Dovehouse Contemporary

View Gallery

Uncover prints by related artists