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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.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Kurt Schwitters · 1887 – 1948

(Elikan)

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.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 1 of 38 artworks by Kurt Schwitters
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Merz Picture 32A (The Cherry Picture)

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

Explore Schwitters' Dada masterpiece, Merz Picture 32A, a fragmented collage of found objects reflecting postwar chaos; discover this revolutionary piece today.

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 · 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.

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

1919 · MOMA - Museum of Modern Art, New York City · original 123 x 89 cm

Kurt Schwitters' "Revolving" (1919) is a dynamic Dada collage of found objects and vibrant colors, reflecting the artist’s innovative approach to abstraction and postwar upheaval.

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

1922 · Szépművészeti Múzeum, Budapest · original 22 x 16 cm

A visually complex Dadaist collage featuring geometric shapes and a clock by Kurt Schwitters from 1922, capturing the essence of Merz through intricate textures that invite you to explore this masterpiece of modern art.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 5 of 38 artworks by Kurt Schwitters
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N Watercolor 1. (The Heart Goes from Sugar to Coffee)

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

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

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 6 of 38 artworks by Kurt Schwitters
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Construction for Noble Ladies

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!

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 7 of 38 artworks by Kurt Schwitters
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Merz Picture 25A: The Star Picture

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

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 8 of 38 artworks by Kurt Schwitters
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Merzbild 1A (The Psychiatrist)

1919 · Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Madrid

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 9 of 38 artworks by Kurt Schwitters
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Radiating World (Merzbild 31B)

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

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 10 of 38 artworks by Kurt Schwitters
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Forms in Space

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

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 11 of 38 artworks by Kurt Schwitters
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Mountain Graveyard

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

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 12 of 38 artworks by Kurt Schwitters
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Merz 1925, 1. Relief in the Blue Square

1925 · Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Madrid

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Popularity: No. 13 of 38 artworks by Kurt Schwitters
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Merzbild 21 b, The Hair-Navel Picture

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

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 14 of 38 artworks by Kurt Schwitters
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Merzpicture Thirty-One

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

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 15 of 38 artworks by Kurt Schwitters
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Merzbild Rossfett

1919 · original 20 x 17 cm

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Popularity: No. 16 of 38 artworks by Kurt Schwitters
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Hitler Gang

1944 · original 35 x 25 cm

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Popularity: No. 17 of 38 artworks by Kurt Schwitters
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New Merzpicture

1931 · original 82 x 111 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 18 of 38 artworks by Kurt Schwitters
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(Difficult)

1943 · Buffalo AKG Art Museum, Buffalo · original 80 x 61 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 38 artworks by Kurt Schwitters
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The Spring Door

1938 · original 88 x 72 cm

Explore Kurt Schwitters’ ‘The Spring Door’ (1938), a dynamic assemblage painting of fragmented forms & industrial remnants. Discover Dada, Merz collage & its melancholic beauty.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 38 artworks by Kurt Schwitters
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Merzpicture with Rainbow

1939 · original 156 x 121 cm

Discover Kurt Schwitters’ ‘Merzpicture with Rainbow’ (1939). A layered assemblage of wood, paint & found objects – a unique Dada/Merz masterpiece. Explore abstract expressionism!

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 21 of 38 artworks by Kurt Schwitters
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Mai 191

1919 · original 22 x 17 cm

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Popularity: No. 22 of 38 artworks by Kurt Schwitters
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Oorlog

1930 · original 31 x 24 cm

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Popularity: No. 23 of 38 artworks by Kurt Schwitters
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For Kate

1947 · original 10 x 13 cm

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Popularity: No. 24 of 38 artworks by Kurt Schwitters
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The Holy Night by Antoni Allegri, known as Correggio

1947 · original 53 x 34 cm

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

Movementsdada
Works on APS38
Top-ranked work(Elikan)
Art periodModern
Topics exploreddadaism, collage, found objects, assemblage, merz
Vibecalm
Corpus themesdadaism
Lifespan61 years

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

What aliases or alternate names does Kurt Schwitters have?

Kurt Schwitters is also known as Herman Edward Karl Julius Schwitters, Kurt Herman Edward Karl Julius Schwitters, Curt Hermann Eduard Carl Julius Schwitters, Schwitters, كورت شويترز.

Is there a 3D virtual tour of Kurt Schwitters's works?

The 3D Museum of Kurt Schwitters is a page that displays the artist's artworks in a virtual three-dimensional gallery.

Where are Kurt Schwitters's artworks grouped by technique?

To find all works by Kurt Schwitters in a given medium, use the artist's All Medium page.

By the ArtsDot.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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