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Surrealist Art

SURREALIST STYLE

In the wake of World War I’s ravaging of Europe, artists delved into the unconscious mind to confront and grapple with this reality. Poet and critic André Breton, a leader of the Surrealist movement who authored the 1924 Surrealist Manifesto, called this approach “a violent reaction against the impoverishment and sterility of thought processes that resulted from centuries of rationalism.” Surrealist art emerged in the 1920s with dreamlike and uncanny imagery guided by a variety of techniques such as automatic drawing, which can be likened to a stream of consciousness, to channel psychological experiences.

Although Surrealism was a groundbreaking approach for European art, its practitioners were inspired by Indigenous art and ancient mysticism for reenvisioning how sculptures, paintings, prints, performance art and more could respond to the unsettled world around them.

Surrealist artists were also informed by the Dada movement, which originated in 1916 Zurich and embraced absurdity over the logic that had propelled modernity into violence. Some of the Surrealists had witnessed this firsthand, such as Max Ernst, who served in the trenches during World War I, and Salvador Dalí, whose otherworldly paintings and other work responded to the dawning civil war in Spain.

Other key artists associated with the revolutionary art and literary movement included Man Ray, Joan Miró, René Magritte, Yves Tanguy, Frida Kahlo and Meret Oppenheim, all of whom had a distinct perspective on reimagining reality and freeing the unconscious mind from the conventions and restrictions of rational thought. Pablo Picasso showed some of his works in “La Peinture Surréaliste” — the first collective exhibition of Surrealist painting — which opened at Paris’s Galerie Pierre in November of 1925. (Although Magritte is best known as one of the visual Surrealist movement’s most talented practitioners, his famous 1943 painting, The Fifth Season, can be interpreted as a formal break from Surrealism.)

The outbreak of World War II led many in the movement to flee Europe for the Americas, further spreading Surrealism abroad. Generations of modern and contemporary artists were subsequently influenced by the richly symbolic and unearthly imagery of Surrealism, from Joseph Cornell to Arshile Gorky.

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Style: Surrealist
Surreal Contemporary Figurative Mixed-Media Oil Painting American
Located in Buffalo, NY
One of a kind mixed-media object collage by Philip Kuznicki from the Spirit exhibition. Comes in its original frame. Born in Dunkirk NY, Kuznicki started his career working for artis...
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2010s Surrealist Art

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Found Objects, Mixed Media

Surreal Contemporary Figurative Mixed-Media Oil Painting American
Located in Buffalo, NY
One of a kind mixed-media collage on canvas by Philip Kuznicki from the Spirit exhibition. Comes in its original frame. Born in Dunkirk NY, Kuznicki started his career working for ar...
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2010s Surrealist Art

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Found Objects, Oil

Boy and puppy
Located in Belgrade, MT
Madeline Luka (French 1894-1989) was a self taught painter known for her landscapes, portraits, nudes and still lifes. She typically portrayed her family and close friends set within...
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Art

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Lithograph

Marc Chagall "Dédicace"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Marc Chagall (French/Russian, 1887-1985) "Dédicace" 1968 Color lithograph signed and numbered 28/50 in pencil Image: 17 7/8 x 15 1/4 inches. Framed: 38 x 34 1/4 x 2 1/4 inches. ...
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Mid-19th Century Surrealist Art

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Lithograph

Surrealist Acrylic Portraiture Painting, "Cid" by Christopher Polentz
Located in San Diego, CA
A 8” x 11” x 2” Surrealism Acrylic Portrait Painting by artist Christopher Polentz. A certificate of authenticity will accompany the piece upon its purchase or delivery. Carnivale’s...
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2010s Surrealist Art

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Acrylic

Tauramachie Surrealiste The Giraffe on Fire
Located in Hollywood, FL
ARTIST: Salvador Dali TITLE: Tauramachie Surrealiste The Giraffe on Fire MEDIUM: Etching SIGNED: Hand Signed EDITION NUMBER: LXIV/C MEASUREMENTS: 20" x 26" YEAR: 1970 FRAMED...
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1970s Surrealist Art

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Etching

Man Ray, Échiquier Surréaliste: 1934/1991, Silver Gelatin Print, Dada
Located in Hamburg, DE
Man Ray (1890-1976) Échiquier Surréaliste (Surrealist Checkerboard), 1934/1991 Medium: Silver Gelatin Print (later print) Dimensions: 30.5 x 23.7 cm Stamped: "Copie d'une épreuve...
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20th Century Surrealist Art

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Silver Gelatin

Surrealist Acrylic Portrait Painting, "Mr.P" by Christopher Polentz
Located in San Diego, CA
A 12” x 19” x 5” Magical Realism Acrylic Portrait Painting executed on Vellum with Found Objects by artist Christopher Polentz. A certificate of authenticity will accompany the piece...
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2010s Surrealist Art

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Found Objects, Acrylic, Vellum

Surrealist Acrylic Figurative Painting, "Whole" by Christopher Polentz
Located in San Diego, CA
An original 10” x 12” x 1.5” Surrealist Acrylic Figurative Painting by artist Christopher Polentz. A certificate of authenticity will accompany the piece upon its purchase or deliver...
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2010s Surrealist Art

Materials

Acrylic, Graphite

René Magritte - LE BEAU MONDE- Limited Lithograph Surrealism French Contemporary
Located in Madrid, Madrid
René Magritte - LE BEAU MONDE, 1962 (THE BEAUTIFUL WORLD) Date of creation: 2010 Medium: Lithograph on BFK Rives Paper Edition number: 154/275 Size: 60 x 45 cm Condition: In very goo...
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Art

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Paper, Lithograph

Under The Blue Umbrella
Located in London, GB
Silkscreen print. Produced in 2016, pressed on heavy quality stock paper. This series is limited to 50 pieces. Hand signed and numbered by Mehdi.
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2010s Surrealist Art

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Screen

'On Voit cette Reine...' Colour Lithograph from ‘L’Arte d’Aimer d’Ovide’
Located in Toronto, CA
Artist proof from Salvador Dalí's series of prints 'L'Art d'Aimer d'Ovide' published in 1978 in Paris. Signed on the plate and in pencil on the paper with handwritten edition number ...
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1970s Surrealist Art

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Lithograph

HELL CANTO 19
Located in Aventura, FL
Woodblock engraving on paper from the Divine Comedy series. Sheet size 13 x 10 inches. Frame size approx 18 x 15 inches. Edition 4,765 in French, 3,000 in Italian, 300 in German. ...
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1960s Surrealist Art

Materials

Woodcut, Paper

Surrealist Hound
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Amazing surrealist painting by Italian artist Nuccio Fontanella (1936-2005). Ink and watercolor on cold pressed illustration board. Image measures 13 x 18 inches; 20 x 25 inches fram...
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1980s Surrealist Art

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Ink, Illustration Board, Watercolor

Nancy Baker, Alien Nation , 2010, Oil on board, Surrealist Landscape
Located in Darien, CT
These paintings reflect the love Nancy Baker has for combining classical imagery with an image that is strange. The most direct example is in Alien Nation where i have a potter at a ...
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2010s Surrealist Art

Materials

Oil, Board

Worldview, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
The composition weaves elements of nature and psychology with paint and twigs forming a nest. A collage of hand-painted maps decorating the surface of the eggs....

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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Art

Materials

Mixed Media

René Magritte - DÉCALCOMANIE, 1966 Limited ed. Lithograph. Surrealism French
Located in Madrid, Madrid
René Magritte - DÉCALCOMANIE, 1966 (DECALCOMANIA) Date of creation: 2010 Medium: Lithograph on BFK Rives Paper Edition number: 141/275 Size: 60 x 45 cm Condition: In mint conditions...
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Art

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Paper, Lithograph

Surrealist Pop Culture Colored Drawing, "Oh, Edward" by Evgeniya Golik
Located in San Diego, CA
A 15” x 12” Surrealist Pop Culture Figurative Colored Drawing with White Ink by artist Evgeniya Golik. A certificate of authenticity will accompany the piece upon its purchase or del...
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2010s Surrealist Art

Materials

Ink, Color Pencil

Tal Vez - figurative painting, landscape painting
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful surrealist painting by Mauricio comes rolled in a tube and needs to be stretched when received. In his pieces, Mauricio combines his figurative expertise along with su...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Surrealist Acrylic Portrait Painting, "Opium" by Evgeniya Golik
Located in San Diego, CA
A 18” x 22” x .75" Surrealist Acrylic Portrait Painting executed on Canvas with Gold Leaf by artist Evgeniya Golik. A certificate of authenticity will accompany the piece upon its pu...
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2010s Surrealist Art

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Gold Leaf

Nancy Baker, Tree in Moonlight, 2020, Oil on canvas, Surrealist Landscape
Located in Darien, CT
These paintings reflect the love Nancy Baker has for combining classical imagery with an image that is strange. The most direct example is in Alien Nation where i have a potter at a ...
Category

2010s Surrealist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Nancy Baker, Green Night, 2020, Oil on canvas, Surrealist Landscape, Painting
Located in Darien, CT
These paintings reflect the love Nancy Baker has for combining classical imagery with an image that is strange. The most direct example is in Alien Nation where i have a potter at a ...
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2010s Surrealist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Nancy Baker, Pretty Pearls, 2020, Oil on canvas, Surrealist Landscape, Painting
Located in Darien, CT
These paintings reflect the love Nancy Baker has for combining classical imagery with an image that is strange. The most direct example is in Alien Nation where i have a potter at a ...
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2010s Surrealist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Nancy Baker, Pretty Circles, 2020, Oil on canvas, Surrealist Landscape, Painting
Located in Darien, CT
These paintings reflect the love Nancy Baker has for combining classical imagery with an image that is strange. The most direct example is in Alien Nation where i have a potter at a ...
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2010s Surrealist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Portrait of a Horse (Pool with Two Figures)" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Shelli Langdale's "Portrait of a Horse (Pool with Two Figures)" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a white horse standing at the ...
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2010s Surrealist Art

Materials

Panel, Oil

"Moon Birth 3" Photography 24" x 24" in Edition 1/15 by Olha Stepanian
Located in Culver City, CA
"Moon Birth 3" Photography 24" x 24" in Edition 1/15 by Olha Stepanian Printed on Epson Professional Paper Signed and numbered by the artist Not framed. Ships in a tube. Availab...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Art

Materials

Photographic Paper

Bird Master circus series exotic daguerreotype reproduction
Located in Lafayette, LA
exotic daguerreotype reproduction In the bustling world of 1890s circus sideshows, there was a reserved and stoic figure who commanded the attention of audiences with his awe-inspir...
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2010s Surrealist Art

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Inkjet

Mod Surrealist 1970's Drawing Watercolor Painting Jungle Fantasy, Unicorn, Lion
Located in Surfside, FL
Jungle fantasy Scene, Ink, Colored ink and color watercolor surreal fantasy scene, birds, giraffes, alligators, snakes, turtles, storks, unicorn and maiden in a tepee, lions and elep...
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1970s Surrealist Art

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Ink, Watercolor

Frida Khalo's House - Watercolor Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maria C. Bernhardsson is a colorful artist who lives and paints in Sweden. Most of her works are influenced by the architecture and geometry of houses. Bernhardsson travels the world...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Art

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Paper, Ink, Mixed Media, Watercolor

Colour Lithograph 'La Triple Roue ll' 1981
Located in Toronto, CA
'La Triple Roue ll' Limited edition colour lithograph on Arches paper from Joan Míro's final series of fifteen lithographs, 'Allegro Vivace' 1981. The series is known for its bold fo...
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Late 20th Century Surrealist Art

Materials

Lithograph

Joan Ponç - UNTITLED Etching. Spanish Surrealism Contemporary Art Purple
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Joan Ponç - SIN TÍTULO 1 Date of creation: 1975 Medium: Etching on paper Edition number: 70/75 Size: 56 x 76 cm Condition: In perfect conditions and never framed Observations: Etchin...
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1970s Surrealist Art

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Engraving, Etching

Hell 33 - The Betrayers of their Hosts - woodcut - 1963 (Field p. 189)
Located in Paris, FR
Salvador Dali (1904-1989) Hell 33 - The Betrayers of their Hosts woodcut Printed signature in the plate 1960/63 Printed on paper Vélin BFK Rives Size 32,8 x 26,4 cm (c. 13 x 10") R...
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1960s Surrealist Art

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Woodcut

Joan Miró ( 1893 – 1983 ) - hand-signed Lithograph on Guarro paper – 1974
Located in Varese, IT
color lithograph on Guarro paper , edited in 1974 Limited Edition of 75 copies plus 15 HC Hand signed, dated and numbered in pencil 37/75 in pencil (lower left) Paper size: 69,5 x 52...
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1970s Surrealist Art

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Lithograph

Laid Up
Located in London, GB
Silkscreen in colours on Somerset Tub Sized Radiant White 410gsm paper. Edition of 35.
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2010s Surrealist Art

Materials

Screen

Suzanne Camp Crosby "Enchanted Forest" 1989 Original Photograph
Located in Larchmont, NY
Suzanne Camp Crosby (American, 1948-2020) Enchanted Forest, 1989 Cibachrome Sight: 14 3/4 x 14 3/4 in. Framed: 23 x 22 x 7/8 in. Signed and inscribed bottom: 2/25, Suzanne Camp Crosb...
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1980s Surrealist Art

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C Print

Maximino Javier Mexican artist original hand signed silkscreen surrealism
Located in Miami, FL
"Maximino Javier (Mexico, 1948) 'Bajada de emergencia (serie Tamayo Total)', 2023 silkscreen on paper Canson 320 g. 20.3 x 28.2 in. (51.5 x 71.5 cm.) Edition of 100 Unframed ID: JAV-...
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2010s Surrealist Art

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Cotton, Paper, Screen

Ernő Tóth Surrealist Painting
Located in Larchmont, NY
Ernő Tóth (Hungarian, b. 1949) Untitled, c. 20th-21st Century Oil on board 32 3/8 x 22 3/4 in. Framed: 36 3/4 x 27 x 1 1/4 in. Signed lower right Exhibition labels verso Ernő Tóth was born in 25. December 1949 in Sajóecseg, Hungary. Schools: 1964-68, Secondary School of Fine Arts; 1974-79 Academy of Fine Arts. His masters: Szilárd Iván, Jenő Barcsay and László Patay. Membership: National Association of Hungarian Artists, Hungarian Artist’s Association, Hungarian Painters’ Society, DunapART Art Society, Inner City Artists’ Society, Hungarian Art Workshop Society. His works were shown - apart from Hungary - also in Sweden, Finnland, Austria, and Germany. He made study trips in France, The Netherlands, USA, Yugoslavia, and Bulgaria. At various national and international exhibitions he was awarded several prizes, among others the international first prize for painting at the Humor-Satire Art...
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20th Century Surrealist Art

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Oil, Board

HELL CANTO 1
Located in Aventura, FL
Woodblock engraving on paper from the Divine Comedy series. Sheet size 13 x 10 inches. Frame size approx 18 x 15 inches. Edition 4,765 in French, 3,000 in Italian, 300 in German. ...
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1960s Surrealist Art

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Woodcut, Paper

“Tramp Stamp 1” (FRAMED) Photography 30" x 24" inch Edition 1/12 by Brian Ziff
Located in Culver City, CA
“Tramp Stamp 1” (FRAMED) Photography 30" x 24" inch Edition 1/12 by Brian Ziff Giclee (Archival Ink) Print on Canson Platine Fibre Rag American Dreams - From "Playboy" series. T...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Art

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Archival Ink, Rag Paper, Giclée

Contemporary French Surrealist Oil Painting Evolving Shapes and Movement
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Composition signed by Jack Penouel (French 1936-2018) oil on canvas, framed framed: 18.5 x 15.5 inches canvas : 18 x 15 inches provenance: the ar...
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Late 20th Century Surrealist Art

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Oil

Suite of four prints by Henri Goetz abstract colorful geometric surrealism
Located in New York, NY
Set of four abstract, surrealist compositions in rich blue, green, purple, turquoise, grey, navy and black. Henri Goetz Suite of four etchings with carborundum on Arches wove paper...
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1970s Surrealist Art

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Etching

Out and About - Original wildlife New York cityscape oil painting-modern art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Out and About" by Nathan Neven beckons viewers into a lively exploration of the urban landscape as ostriches take a whimsical stroll across the iconic Brooklyn Bridge, with the vibr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Family Day Off - London modern cityscape wildlife surreal abstract oil painting
Located in London, Chelsea
In this contemporary surrealist painting Nathan Neven juxtaposes a familiar city scene and classic underground entrance with the unusual presence of apes. This charming dream-like sc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Fashion Beauty Kaleidoscope, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
A parade of models have been depicted in this painting displaying their beauty,attire and jewellery. Its show time and every model is at her best showing her beauty ,body shape,attir...
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2010s Surrealist Art

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Acrylic

Noble Creatures-original wildlife architecture interior animal oil painting- art
Located in London, Chelsea
In this original painting by Nathan Neven the artist depicts a grand interior space filled with the endearing presence of a courageous lion and great elephant. This captivating juxta...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Ripple Effect ll
Located in East Hampton, NY
Ripple Effect II Year: 2018 Medium: Photography (printed on metal) Size: 30" x 20" (larger sizes available - inquire within) 16x24 on metal - $750 20x30 on metal - $950 Made to Order...
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2010s Surrealist Art

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Metal

Take Care of You- original abstract wildlife interior oil painting- modern art
Located in London, Chelsea
In "Take Care of You" by Nathan Neven, a heartwarming scene unfolds within the canvas, inviting viewers into a surreal and vibrant interior setting. This captivating wildlife paintin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Eiffel-original Paris impressionist Cityscape painting-modern art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Eiffel" by Nathan Neven is a captivating exploration of the iconic Eiffel Tower set against a vibrant Parisian panorama. Crafted with oil on canvas, Neven's abstract expressionist ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Sapient Business-original abstract surreal wildlife oil painting-modern art
Located in London, Chelsea
This original artwork by Nathan Neven joyfully presents an unusual scene of wildlife merged with a grand interior space. The artist adds contemporary touches to his subject matter su...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Grande Place-original cityscape wildlife animal architecture-modern art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Grande Place" by Nathan Neven is a captivating portrayal that transports the viewer to the heart of Brussels, Belgium. In this magnificent artwork, two lions roam the iconic citysca...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Flamingos exploring France-original abstract landscape wildlife oil painting-Art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Flamingos Exploring France" by Nathan Neven takes viewers on a whimsical journey through an iconic French architectural setting. The expressive portrayal of flamingos against a back...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Walking on Thread - Large Original Painting on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mohamad Khayata’s original figurative artworks are the result of five years of displacement and deal with themes of migration, memory, and identity. Mohamad’s paintings convey an arr...
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2010s Surrealist Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

Emperors and Albert Bridge - surrealist wildlife animal oil painting- modern art
Located in London, Chelsea
In this contemporary surrealist painting, Nathan Neven skillfully merges a familiar cityscape and classic architectural elements with the unexpected presence of an Arctic penguin nea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Live it Up-original surreal contemporary wildlife interior painting- modern art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Live it Up" by Nathan Neven is a captivating masterpiece that seamlessly blends abstract expressionism with a playful composition. In this oil on canvas creation, two ostriches and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Red Royal Ostrich Buckingham Palace -original interior wildlife oil painting-Art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Red Royal Ostrich" by Nathan Neven is a mesmerizing oil on canvas painting that brings the regal beauty of four ostriches into a vibrant interior setting, with the backdrop adorned ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Golden Lady - original wildlife interior Leopard contemporary oil painting- art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Golden Lady" by Nathan Neven is an enchanting piece that captures the essence of abstract expressionism. In this oil on canvas masterpiece, a leopard gracefully lounges on a red set...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Art

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Canvas, Oil

"Stardust" Photography 24" x 30" inch Edition of 15 by Olha Stepanian
Located in Culver City, CA
"Stardust" Photography 24" x 30" inch Edition of 15 by Olha Stepanian Printed on Epson Professional Paper Signed and numbered by the artist Not framed. Ships in a tube. Olha Ste...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Art

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Photographic Paper

Blue Heart with Sin
Located in PARIS, FR
Panchat Yodmanee-Ice (1993 - ) Blue Heart with Sin Acrylique sur toile 97 x 130 cm 38.2 x 51.2 in. 2023 Born in 1993 in Nakornsrithammarat, Thailand, Panchat holds a B.F.A. from th...
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2010s Surrealist Art

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Acrylic

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Find a wide variety of authentic Surrealist art available for sale on 1stDibs. Works in this style were very popular during the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artists have continued to produce works inspired by this movement. If you’re looking to add art created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, orange, purple, red and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Salvador Dalí, Marc Chagall, Joan Miró, and Leonor Fini. Frequently made by artists working with Paint, and Lithograph and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Surrealist art, so small editions measuring 1 inches across are also available. Prices for art made by famous or emerging artists can differ depending on medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1 and tops out at $1,450,000, while the average work sells for $1,426.

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