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Roberto Matta Most Popular Paintings

The 21 artworks by Roberto Matta our visitors look at most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one.

Edition 2026 · 21 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Roberto Matta · 1911 – 2002

Being With (Être Avec), 1946, Roberto Matta

1946 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 221 x 457 cm

Roberto Matta's "Being With" (1946) is a surrealist masterpiece depicting labyrinthine architecture and unsettling figures, reflecting societal anxieties of the post-war era.

View the most popular artwork of Roberto Matta ranked #1: Being With (Être Avec)

Art Movement: Surrealist Abstraction
Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 21 artworks by Roberto Matta
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Being With (Être Avec) by Roberto Matta

1946 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 221.0 x 457.2cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 21 artworks by Roberto Matta
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Writing One's Cry (Ecrire son cri) (1975)

1975 · Israel Museum, Jerusalem

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 21 artworks by Roberto Matta
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Untitled, Roberto Matta

1959 · Israel Museum, Jerusalem

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 21 artworks by Roberto Matta
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Senza titolo

2009 · Fondazione Hospice Seràgnoli Onlus, Bologna · original 37 x 47 cm

Exquisite photographic detail of a Roberto Matta ceramic vessel. Explore surrealist imagery & ancient motifs in this 2009 Chilean artwork – a unique piece for art collectors.

View the most popular artwork of Roberto Matta ranked #5: Senza titolo

Art Movement: Surrealism

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 21 artworks by Roberto Matta
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Munda y desnuda, la libertad contra la opresión (Worldly and Nude, Freedom Against Oppression)

1986 · Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, Madrid · original 240.0 x 410.0cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 21 artworks by Roberto Matta
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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The Sphinx of DNA by Roberto Matta, 1996

1996 · Israel Museum, Jerusalem

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 21 artworks by Roberto Matta
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The Disasters of Mysticism by Roberto Matta, 1942

1942

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 21 artworks by Roberto Matta
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Inscape (1949) by Roberto Matta

1949 · Israel Museum, Jerusalem

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Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 21 artworks by Roberto Matta
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Glittering the Being by Roberto Matta, 1955

1955 · Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 10 of 21 artworks by Roberto Matta
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Roberto Matta, Les Oh! Tomobiles (1972)

1972 · Inter-American Development Bank, Washington, D.C.

Experience Roberto Matta's surreal black and white etching, Les Oh! Tomobiles, a dynamic vision of flying machines and modern life from the 20th century; discover this masterpiece today.

View the most popular artwork of Roberto Matta ranked #11: Les Oh! Tomobiles

Art Movement: Surrealism
Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 11 of 21 artworks by Roberto Matta
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Roberto Matta: I Walk

1947 · Israel Museum, Jerusalem

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 12 of 21 artworks by Roberto Matta
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I Walk (1947) by Roberto Matta

1947 · Israel Museum, Jerusalem

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 13 of 21 artworks by Roberto Matta
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Verbo América by Roberto Matta

1997 · Inter-American Development Bank, Washington, D.C.

A dynamic blue-toned surrealist composition of figures by Chilean master Roberto Matta captures a profound continental consciousness, inviting you to explore this evocative visual poem from his late period.

View the most popular artwork of Roberto Matta ranked #14: Verbo América

Art Movement: Surrealism
Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 14 of 21 artworks by Roberto Matta
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Composition by Roberto Matta

1937 · original 42 x 58 cm

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 15 of 21 artworks by Roberto Matta
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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My Blind by Roberto Matta, 1946

1946 · original 92 x 73 cm

View the most popular artwork of Roberto Matta ranked #16: My Blind

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 16 of 21 artworks by Roberto Matta
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Snail's Trace (1937) by Roberto Matta

1937 · original 50 x 65 cm

Explore 'Snail’s Trace' by Roberto Matta (1937). A mesmerizing surrealist drawing featuring biomorphic forms & layered color. Abstract Expressionism meets Chilean art.

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Art Movement: Surrealism
Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 17 of 21 artworks by Roberto Matta
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Roberto Matta, The Composition with Green Tones (1939)

1939

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 18 of 21 artworks by Roberto Matta
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Untitled (1949)

1949 · original 94 x 160 cm

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Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 19 of 21 artworks by Roberto Matta
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The Onyx of Electra (1944) by Roberto Matta

1944 · original 127 x 183 cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 20 of 21 artworks by Roberto Matta
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Roberto Matta: The Spherical Roof Around our Tribe (Revolvers)

1952 · original 200 x 295 cm

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 21 of 21 artworks by Roberto Matta
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The artist

Roberto Matta

1911 – 2002

Quick facts

Copyright statusUnder copyright
Died2002
Museums on APSArt Institute of Chicago, Israel Museum, Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Fondazione Hospice Seràgnoli Onlus
Topics exploredsurrealism
Typical colorsearthy, neutrals
Born1911, Santiago, Chile
Top-ranked workBeing With (Être Avec)
Lifespan91 years

Biography

Roberto Matta: A Surrealist Visionary

Born: November 11, 1911, Santiago, Chile
Died: March 23, 2002, Civitavecchia, Italy

Roberto Sebastián Antonio Matta Echaurren, known as Roberto Matta, was a Chilean painter and architect who significantly impacted abstract expressionism and surrealist art. His journey from architecture student to influential artist reflects a profound exploration of the subconscious mind and a unique artistic vision.

Early Life and Artistic Development

Education: Studied architecture at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, graduating in 1935.
European Influences: Travels to Europe exposed him to prominent artists like René Magritte, Salvador Dalí, André Breton, and Le Corbusier, shaping his artistic style.
Surrealist Engagement: Became a key figure within the Surrealist movement, embracing its exploration of dreams, the subconscious, and challenging conventional reality. His work was heavily influenced by Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theories.

Key Artistic Characteristics and Influences

Biomorphic Forms: Matta’s paintings are characterized by organic shapes and forms reminiscent of living organisms, a hallmark of his style.
Psychological Landscapes: His works often depict dreamlike landscapes that evoke psychological states and emotions.
Abstract Expressionism: While rooted in Surrealism, Matta's work significantly contributed to the development of Abstract Expressionism through its emphasis on gesture, color, and emotional expression. He collaborated with artists like Mark Rothko and Jackson Pollock.
Modernismo Influence: His connection to the Modernismo art movement is evident in his use of Latin and Greek mythology and medieval verses.

Major Works and Political Engagement

Notable Paintings: Being with, Invasion of the Night, and Verbo América are among his most recognized works.
Mural "The First Goal of the Chilean People": A large-scale mural painted in 1973 was later covered by the military regime of Augusto Pinochet. It was rediscovered and restored in 2008, now displayed at La Granja City Hall. This work demonstrates his political engagement and commentary on social issues.
Ceramic Vessels: Matta also explored ceramic art, creating vessels with surrealist imagery and ancient motifs (as seen in "Senza titolo").

Legacy and Historical Significance

Influence on Subsequent Artists: Matta’s innovative use of color, form, and psychological themes inspired generations of artists.
Museum Recognition: His works are held in prestigious collections including the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City and the Butler Institute of American Art.
Continued Relevance: Matta’s exploration of the subconscious mind, his blending of surrealism and abstraction, and his engagement with political themes continue to resonate with contemporary audiences.

Questions & Answers

In which historical period did Roberto Matta work?

Roberto Matta worked in the Modern period. The period situates the artist's activity in history.

Can I explore Roberto Matta's works by color spectrum?

Roberto Matta's works can be explored by color on the artist's Spectral Index page.

Where are Roberto Matta's artworks mapped by subject?

The Subject Atlas of Roberto Matta is a page that maps the artist's artworks by their subjects.

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