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Meret Oppenheim Most Popular Paintings

The 12 artworks by Meret Oppenheim our visitors look at most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one.

Edition 2026 · 12 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Meret Oppenheim · 1913 – 1985

Masked Flower (1958) by Meret Oppenheim

1958 · Kunsthaus Zürich, Zurich · original 108 x 54 cm

Explore Meret Oppenheim's 'Masked Flower,' a surreal sculpture blending organic forms and hidden textures. A captivating blend of nature, disguise, and unsettling beauty.

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Art Movement: Surrealist

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 12 artworks by Meret Oppenheim
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Object (Le Déjeuner en fourrure)

1936 · MOMA - Museum of Modern Art, New York City

Discover Meret Oppenheim's surreal 1936 still life, Object (Le Déjeuner en fourrure), featuring fur-covered teaware that evokes unsettling dreamlike beauty.

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Art Movement: Surrealism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 12 artworks by Meret Oppenheim
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Meret Oppenheim: Red head, blue body

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 3 of 12 artworks by Meret Oppenheim
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Night Walk (Nachtspaziergang) (1959) by Meret Oppenheim

1959 · Israel Museum, Jerusalem

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 12 artworks by Meret Oppenheim
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Unidentified Objects (Objets non identifies) – Meret Oppenheim

1954 · Israel Museum, Jerusalem

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 12 artworks by Meret Oppenheim
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Eichhörnchen (1969) by Meret Oppenheim

1969 · National Gallery of Australia, Canberra · original 23.0 x 17.5cm

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Color Palette: Neutrals

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Caroline by Meret Oppenheim, 1985

1985 · National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington, D.C.

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 12 artworks by Meret Oppenheim
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Traccia Table by Meret Oppenheim

Swiss Institute / Contemporary Art New York, New York City

Discover 'Traccia Table' by Meret Oppenheim – a captivating Surrealist object exploring dreams & subconsciousness. Hand-painted reproduction available.

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Art Movement: Surrealism
Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 12 artworks by Meret Oppenheim
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Meret Oppenheim: Bird-Leg Table

1973 · original 63.5 x 67.3cm

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Color Palette: Pastels

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Object by Meret Oppenheim

1936 · original 7.3 x 23.7cm

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Color Palette: Neutrals

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My Nurse Maid, 1936, Meret Oppenheim

1936 · Moderna Museet, Stockholm

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Art Movement: Surrealism
Color Palette: Pastels

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 11 of 12 artworks by Meret Oppenheim
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Sommergestirn (1963) by Meret Oppenheim

1963

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Color Palette: Monochrome

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 12 of 12 artworks by Meret Oppenheim
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The artist

Meret Oppenheim

1913 – 1985

Quick facts

Art periodModern
Typical colorsputty
Born1913, Berlin, Germany
Copyright statusUnder copyright
Works on APS12
Top-ranked workMasked Flower
NationalityGermany

Biography

Early Life and Influences

Born: Berlin, Germany (1913)
Died: 1985
Named after Meretlein from Gottfried Keller's "Green Henry."
Family moved to Delémont, Switzerland, due to her father’s military service during World War I.
Exposure to art and artists at a young age in Switzerland.
Inspired by her aunt, Ruth Wenger, and her modern lifestyle.
Influenced by Modernism, Expressionism, Fauvism, and Cubism.
Introduced to the writings of Carl Jung and began recording dreams, which became important sources for her art.
The work of Paul Klee significantly influenced her artistic development.

Career and Artistic Development

Moved to Paris in 1932 and attended the Académie de la Grande Chaumière.
Participated in Surrealist exhibitions starting in 1933, associating with André Breton, Man Ray, Max Ernst, and others.
First solo exhibition in Basel in 1936 at Galerie Schulthess.
Artistic block began in 1937 after initial success; destroyed much of her work during this period.
Returned to art in the 1950s, reverting to earlier styles and themes.

Major Works and Style

Object (Le Déjeuner en fourrure) (1936): Her most famous artwork – a teacup, saucer, and spoon covered in fur. This piece explores themes of female sexuality, luxury, and the objectification of women.
Her work often incorporated everyday objects arranged to evoke dreamlike or unsettling scenarios.
Explored themes of femininity, exploitation, and the subconscious through her paintings and sculptures.
Style characterized by a blend of Surrealism, Dada influences, and personal symbolism.

Historical Significance and Legacy

Considered a leading figure in the Surrealist movement.
Her work challenged conventional notions of art and gender roles.
Object (Le Déjeuner en fourrure) became an iconic symbol of 20th-century art, acquired by MoMA shortly after its creation.
Oppenheim's exploration of dreams, sexuality, and the subconscious continues to resonate with contemporary audiences.
Her later work emphasized personal freedom and the "androgyny of the mind."

Key Influences and Artistic Circle

Carl Jung: His theories on psychoanalysis and archetypes profoundly influenced her artistic themes and imagery.
Paul Klee: Inspired by his abstract style and exploration of color and form.
André Breton: A key figure in the Surrealist movement who encouraged and promoted her work.
Marcel Duchamp & Max Ernst: Their conceptual approach to art influenced her use of everyday objects.
Man Ray: Collaborated with Oppenheim on photographic works, including nude portraits.

Questions & Answers

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Meret Oppenheim's artworks can be seen in a 3D gallery on the artist's 3D Museum page.

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Every work by Meret Oppenheim on this website can be browsed from the artist's All Artworks page.

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