My Nurse MaidMeret Oppenheim · 1936
Surrealism
1936
Moderna Museet
Meret Oppenheim (1913 – 1985)
German-Swiss Surrealist Meret Oppenheim (1913-1985) challenged norms with provocative art & photography, most famously her fur-covered teacup 'Object'. A key figure in the surrealist movement.
Moderna Museet (Stockholm, Sweden)
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About this artwork
- Title: My Nurse Maid
- Artist: Meret Oppenheim
- Year: 1936
- Format: Panoramic
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Moderna Museet
- Movement: Surrealism
- Color palette: Pastels
- Perceived brightness: brilliant
Questions & Answers
When was "My Nurse Maid" created, and to which movement does it belong?
"My Nurse Maid" was made in 1936, within the Surrealism movement.
How old was Meret Oppenheim when creating "My Nurse Maid" in 1936?
Meret Oppenheim was 23 years old when creating "My Nurse Maid" in 1936. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1913.
When was "My Nurse Maid" made?
"My Nurse Maid" dates from 1936. The date places the work within Meret Oppenheim's career and its era.
Is "My Nurse Maid" more bright or more dark overall?
"My Nurse Maid" is brilliant overall, and its luminance is luminous.
Which palette and lead color define "My Nurse Maid"?
"My Nurse Maid" is defined by a pastels palette led by putty (#c8c3be).
Is "My Nurse Maid" by Meret Oppenheim in the public domain, and why?
The copyright status of "My Nurse Maid" - still protected by copyright - follows from the artist's death in 1985.
Who created "My Nurse Maid"?
The artist behind "My Nurse Maid" is Meret Oppenheim. The work is catalogued under Meret Oppenheim's name.