Santa ClausKurt Schwitters · 1922
Collage- WallArt
- Dada Collage
1922- Modern
28.0 x 21.0 cm
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About this artwork
- Title: Santa Claus
- Artist: Kurt Schwitters
- Year: 1922
- Original dimensions: 28.0 x 21.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: MOMA - Museum of Modern Art
- Movement: Dada Collage
- Medium: Collage
- Period: Modern
Quick Facts
- Title: Santa Claus
- Medium: Collage with paper fragments and text
- Dimensions: 28 x 21 cm
- Subject or theme: Chaotic exploration of modern life
- Year: 1922
- Artist: Kurt Schwitters
- Location: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York
Questions & Answers
How old was Kurt Schwitters when creating "Santa Claus" in 1922?
When "Santa Claus" was created in 1922, Kurt Schwitters - born in 1887 - was 35 years old.
What is the creation date of "Santa Claus" by Kurt Schwitters?
The creation of "Santa Claus" by Kurt Schwitters is dated 1922.
What color saturation does "Santa Claus" by Kurt Schwitters have?
The palette of "Santa Claus" is clear color presence in saturation.
What type of artwork is "Santa Claus" by Kurt Schwitters?
In the catalog, "Santa Claus" by Kurt Schwitters is filed as wall art. The category helps find similar works.
How does "Santa Claus" fit into Kurt Schwitters's themes and style?
"Santa Claus" belongs to Kurt Schwitters's Dada Collage work, whose recorded themes include dadaism, collage, found objects, post-war disillusionment, societal critique, christmas, folklore, childhood imagery.
Which artist is "Santa Claus" attributed to?
The artist behind "Santa Claus" is Kurt Schwitters. The work is catalogued under Kurt Schwitters's name.
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