Dora Maar, born Henriette Theodora Markovitch, was a photographer and painter who trained at the École des Beaux-Arts, the Académie Julian, and the School of Photography. Her photomontages and photograms placed her at the centre of the Surrealist movement's most experimental phase.

What is Dora Maar known for?

Dora Maar is known for her photography, especially her photomontages and photograms within the Surrealist movement. She is also known for her photographs documenting the making of Picasso's Guernica in 1937.

What was Dora Maar's art style?

After her relationship with Picasso ended, Dora Maar turned to painting, developing a figurative and later semi-abstract style that was shaped by her years in the Surrealist orbit.

Where to See Dora Maar

3 museums worldwide

About Dora Maar

French · 1907–1997 · Surrealism

French^[2] Surrealist photographer and painter who documented Picasso's Guernica and exhibited with Man Ray and Dalí in the 1936^[2] international Surrealist shows.

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Dora Maar's works are held in 3 museums worldwide, including Metropolitan Museum of Art, National Gallery of Art, and Musée National d'Art Moderne.

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🇫🇷 France

1 museum

Musée National d'Art Moderne

Centre Pompidou-Metz, France

1 works

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🇺🇸 United States

2 museums

Metropolitan Museum of Art

New York City, United States

3 works

Sun–Tue, Thu 10:00–17:00; Fri–Sat 10:00–21:00; closed WedAdults $30, students $17 (pay-what-you-wish for NY residents)86 St (4, 5, 6)Confirm on museum website before visiting.

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National Gallery of Art

Washington, D.C., United States

2 works

Mon–Sat 10:00–17:00, Sun 11:00–18:00FreeArchives – Navy Memorial (Green & Yellow)Confirm on museum website before visiting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who was Dora Maar?
Dora Maar, born Henriette Theodora Markovitch, was a photographer and painter who trained at the École des Beaux-Arts, the Académie Julian, and the School of Photography. Her photomontages and photograms placed her at the centre of the Surrealist movement's most experimental phase.
What is Dora Maar known for?
Dora Maar is known for her photography, especially her photomontages and photograms within the Surrealist movement. She is also known for her photographs documenting the making of Picasso's Guernica in 1937^[2].
What was Dora Maar's art style?
After her relationship with Picasso ended, Dora Maar turned to painting, developing a figurative and later semi-abstract style that was shaped by her years in the Surrealist orbit.

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Where to See guide aggregates verified holdings of Dora Maar's works across the following collections.

[1] wikidata Wikidata: Q236161 Used for: identifiers.
[2] wikipedia Wikipedia: Dora Maar Used for: biography.
[3] book guggenheim-futurismmodernfo00solo Used for: biography, stylistic analysis.
[4] book guggenheim-guggen00barn Used for: stylistic analysis.
[5] book guggenheim-picassow00nash Used for: biography.
[6] book guggenheim-twopri00weis Used for: biography.
[7] book Witham, Larry; , Picasso and the Chess Player Used for: biography, stylistic analysis.

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