Pair of Gloves (detail) (1985) by Meret Oppenheim

Pair of Gloves (detail) - Meret Oppenheim - 1985

Artwork Information

TitlePair of Gloves (detail)
ArtistMeret Oppenheim
Date1985
Art MovementSurrealism

About Pair of Gloves (detail)

“Pair of Gloves (detail)” is a sculpture created by artist Meret Oppenheim in 1985, aligning with the Surrealism art movement. The artwork features detailed embroidery on the surface of a glove, rendering a striking depiction of what appears to be a network of veins, embroidered in red thread. This intricate design contrasts vividly against the glove’s muted, gray fabric, highlighting the artist’s distinctive surreal style. The juxtaposition of a mundane object with biological imagery invites viewers to contemplate the interplay between the ordinary and the extraordinary.

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