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Kurt Schwitters Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Kurt Schwitters our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

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Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Kurt Schwitters · 1887 – 1948

Kurt Schwitters, Merz Picture 32A (The Cherry Picture) (1921)

1921 · MOMA - Museum of Modern Art, New York City

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Art Movement: Dadaism

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 1 of 38 artworks by Kurt Schwitters
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(Elikan) (1925)

1925 · MOMA - Museum of Modern Art, New York City · original 44 x 36 cm

This piece showcases Schwitters’ masterful manipulation of materials and composition—a cornerstone of Dada aesthetics—demonstrating a deliberate rejection of traditional art forms in favor of embracing spontaneity and fragmentation.

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Art Movement: Dadaism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 2 of 38 artworks by Kurt Schwitters
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Santa Claus, 1922, Kurt Schwitters

1922 · MOMA - Museum of Modern Art, New York City · original 28 x 21 cm

Kurt Schwitters' "Santa Claus" (1922) is a Dada collage masterpiece featuring text, paper fragments, and vibrant colors—a chaotic yet captivating exploration of modern art.

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Art Movement: Dada Collage
Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 3 of 38 artworks by Kurt Schwitters
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Hitler Gang – Kurt Schwitters

1944 · original 35 x 25 cm

A chaotic collage of torn newspaper clippings and red paper scraps that captures the fragmentation of a world in turmoil during 1944.

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Art Movement: Dadaism
Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 4 of 38 artworks by Kurt Schwitters
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Kurt Schwitters: Merzbild Rossfett

1919 · original 20 x 17 cm

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Art Movement: Dada
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 5 of 38 artworks by Kurt Schwitters
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Mz 231. Miss Blanche by Kurt Schwitters

1923 · original 16 x 13 cm

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Art Movement: Dada
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 6 of 38 artworks by Kurt Schwitters
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N Watercolor 1. (The Heart Goes from Sugar to Coffee), 1919, Kurt Schwitters

1919 · MOMA - Museum of Modern Art, New York City

N Watercolor 1. (The Heart Goes from Sugar to Coffee)

Art Movement: Dada
Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 7 of 38 artworks by Kurt Schwitters
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Radiating World (Merzbild 31B) by Kurt Schwitters, 1920

1920 · The Phillips Collection, Washington, D.C.

A collage of fragments and printed words that serves as a manifesto for the Dada movement.

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Art Movement: Dadaism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 8 of 38 artworks by Kurt Schwitters
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Merz Picture 25A: The Star Picture by Kurt Schwitters

1920 · Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen, Duesseldorf · original 105 x 79 cm

This 1920 Dada collage by Kurt Schwitters features an intricate star. Discover the beauty of this Merz masterpiece today.

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Art Movement: Dada

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 9 of 38 artworks by Kurt Schwitters
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Construction for Noble Ladies (1919)

1919 · Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles · original 103 x 83 cm

Discover "Construction for Noble Ladies" by Kurt Schwitters – a unique Merz collage masterpiece! Explore this 1919 Dada artwork's mechanical forms & vibrant colors. Buy original art now!

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Art Movement: Dada
Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 10 of 38 artworks by Kurt Schwitters
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Fur Frau Fraenkel

1927 · Ben Uri Gallery and Museum, London · original 13 x 9 cm

An intricate 1927 collage by Kurt Schwitters featuring a delicate arrangement of found papers and postcards that captures the essence of Merz Dadaism, inviting you to explore this unique piece of modern art history.

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Art Movement: Dada
Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 11 of 38 artworks by Kurt Schwitters
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Merzbild 1A (The Psychiatrist) (1919)

1919 · Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Madrid

This 1919 Dadaist assemblage by Kurt Schwitters uses found objects to create a complex portrait. Explore this unique Merz masterpiece today.

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Art Movement: Dadaism

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 12 of 38 artworks by Kurt Schwitters
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Merzbild L 3, 1919, Kurt Schwitters

1919 · original 100.0 x 70.0cm

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 13 of 38 artworks by Kurt Schwitters
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Merzbild 28 B Children's Spring (1920)

1920 · original 100.5 x 74.5cm

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Color Palette: Pastels

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 14 of 38 artworks by Kurt Schwitters
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Merzbild 21 b, The Hair-Navel Picture (1920) by Kurt Schwitters

1920 · Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe, Carlsruhe · original 91.0 x 72.0cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

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Popularity: No. 15 of 38 artworks by Kurt Schwitters
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Mai 191 by Kurt Schwitters, 1919

1919 · original 22 x 17 cm

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Art Movement: Dada
Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 16 of 38 artworks by Kurt Schwitters
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Kurt Schwitters: Merzpicture Thirty-One

1920 · Sprengel Museum Hannover, Hanover · original 98 x 66 cm

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Art Movement: Dada

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 38 artworks by Kurt Schwitters
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Forms in Space (1920) by Kurt Schwitters

1920 · Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen, Duesseldorf · original 18 x 14 cm

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Art Movement: Dada
Color Palette: Dark

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Popularity: No. 18 of 38 artworks by Kurt Schwitters
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Mountain Graveyard – Kurt Schwitters

1919 · Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York · original 92 x 73 cm

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Art Movement: Expressionism
Color Palette: Dark

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Popularity: No. 19 of 38 artworks by Kurt Schwitters
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Picture with Large P., 1926, Kurt Schwitters

1926

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Color Palette: Neutrals

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Popularity: No. 20 of 38 artworks by Kurt Schwitters
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Merz 1925, 1. Relief in the Blue Square (1925) by Kurt Schwitters

1925 · Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Madrid

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Color Palette: Earthy

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Popularity: No. 21 of 38 artworks by Kurt Schwitters
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Small Sailors' Home – Kurt Schwitters

1926 · original 68 x 52 cm

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Art Movement: Dada
Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 22 of 38 artworks by Kurt Schwitters
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Aphorism, 1923, Kurt Schwitters

1923 · Tate Modern, London

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Art Movement: Dada
Color Palette: Neutrals

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Popularity: No. 23 of 38 artworks by Kurt Schwitters
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Oorlog by Kurt Schwitters, 1930

1930 · original 31 x 24 cm

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Art Movement: Dada
Color Palette: Dark

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Popularity: No. 24 of 38 artworks by Kurt Schwitters
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New Merzpicture by Kurt Schwitters, 1931

1931 · original 82 x 111 cm

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Art Movement: Dada
Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 25 of 38 artworks by Kurt Schwitters
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The artist

Kurt Schwitters

1887 – 1948

Quick facts

Museums on APSLos Angeles County Museum of Art, Tate Modern, Sprengel Museum Hannover, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, Buffalo AKG Art Museum
Art periodModern
Movementsdadaism
Vibecalm
Top 3 worksMerz Picture 32A (The Cherry Picture), (Elikan), Santa Claus
NationalityGermany
Works on APS38
Room fitliving room

Biography

Kurt Schwitters: A Life in Merz

Early Life and Education

Born: June 20, 1887, in Hanover, Germany.
Schwitters was the only child of Eduard and Henriette Schwitters. His father co-owned a ladies' clothing shop.
The family’s financial situation improved after selling the business in 1898, allowing them to live off rental income from properties they acquired.
He studied art at the Dresden Academy from 1909-1915 alongside artists like Otto Dix and George Grosz, though he seemingly remained unaware of their work at the time.
Schwitters suffered his first epileptic seizure in 1901, which later exempted him from military service for a period during World War I.

Artistic Development and the Birth of Merz

Initially, Schwitters worked in a post-impressionist style. His early work reflected this influence.
The devastation of World War I profoundly impacted his artistic direction. He felt traditional academic training was irrelevant in the face of societal collapse.
“In the war, things were in terrible turmoil…everything had broken down and new things had to be made out of the fragments; and this is Merz.”
Around 1918, he began creating abstract collages using found objects – scraps of paper, tickets, and other discarded materials.
The term “Merz” itself came from a fragment of text (“Commerz und Privatbank”) cut from an advertisement and incorporated into one of his early works, *Das Merzbild* (1918-19).

Key Works and Artistic Styles

Merz Pictures: These collages are arguably Schwitters’ most famous contribution. They represent a radical departure from traditional art, embracing chance and the aesthetics of everyday life.
Merzbau: A monumental architectural construction within his home in Hanover, continuously evolving over decades. It was a three-dimensional embodiment of Merz principles – a labyrinthine space filled with niches, grottoes, and found objects.
Assemblage & Installation Art: Schwitters pioneered these forms, blurring the boundaries between painting, sculpture, and architecture.
He also worked in poetry, sound, graphic design, and typography, exploring a wide range of artistic media.

Influences and Connections

Early influences included post-impressionism, but he quickly moved beyond these conventions.
He came into contact with members of the Berlin avant-garde – Raoul Hausmann, Hannah Höch, and Hans Arp – through Herwarth Walden’s *Der Sturm* gallery.
While associated with Dadaism, Schwitters maintained a distinct artistic identity. He was initially rejected by some Dadaists for his ties to expressionism.

Later Life and Legacy

Facing increasing persecution under the Nazi regime due to his “degenerate art,” Schwitters fled Germany in 1937.
He spent time in Norway and England, continuing to create Merz works despite challenging circumstances. He was briefly interned as an enemy alien during World War II.
Died: January 8, 1948, in Ambleside, England.
Kurt Schwitters’ work profoundly influenced subsequent generations of artists, particularly those involved in Pop Art, Minimalism, and Conceptual Art.
His innovative use of found objects and his exploration of the relationship between art and everyday life continue to resonate with contemporary audiences.

Historical Significance

Schwitters’ Merz aesthetic challenged traditional notions of artistic beauty and authorship.
He expanded the definition of art by incorporating non-art materials and blurring the lines between different disciplines.
His work remains a powerful testament to the creative potential of fragmentation, reconstruction, and the embrace of chance.

Questions & Answers

Where is Kurt Schwitters from?

Kurt Schwitters was born in Germany.

What moods do Kurt Schwitters's artworks express?

The artist's Mood Room page shows Kurt Schwitters's artworks arranged by their atmosphere.

How did Kurt Schwitters's art evolve over time?

The Chronicle of Kurt Schwitters is a scroll-driven timeline that presents the artist's works in chronological order, grouped into career-period chapters.

By the OriginalUniqueArt.com Editorial Team Updated Oct. 16, 2026

Collector's quiz

Kurt Schwitters is most famously known for pioneering what artistic style?
What was a significant source of financial stability for Schwitters throughout much of his life?
The term 'Merz' originated from a fragment of text found in Schwitters' work. What did the original phrase relate to?
Schwitters' artistic development was significantly impacted by the aftermath of which major historical event?
Despite initial attempts, Schwitters faced rejection from which prominent art movement?

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