Kurt Schwitters

Kurt Schwitters (1887–1948) was a Germany painter, sculptor and graphic designer.

Also recorded as Herman Edward Karl Julius Schwitters; Kurt Herman Edward Karl Julius Schwitters; Curt Hermann Eduard Carl Julius Schwitters; Schwitters.

Overview

The authority record associates the name with Dada. Work is classified under abstract art. Places of work recorded in the authority include Hjertøya, Lysaker and Lake District. Works named in the authority record include Merzbau, An Anna Blume and Ursonate. Catalogue entries for sculpture state material, cast or carving, dimensions and foundry or workshop marks. VALÉORINE records this subject so that lots referring to it can be described consistently.

In detail

German artist (1887–1948)

Sources

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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
“Kurt Schwitters”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata
Wikidata, structured authority record Q155158: Kurt Schwitters
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