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Jasha Green, Abstract 9 Lithograph, circa 1976
By Jasha Green
Located in Long Island City, NY
expressionist vision, some of his prints also show his appreciation for op art and surrealism. This lithograph
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1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Jasha Green, "Abstract 15, " Lithograph, circa 1976
By Jasha Green
Located in Long Island City, NY
expressionist vision, some of his prints also show his appreciation for op art and surrealism. This lithograph
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1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Jasha Green, Abstract Lithograph, circa 1979
By Jasha Green
Located in Long Island City, NY
expressionist vision, some of his prints also show his appreciation for op art and surrealism. This lithograph
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1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Jasha Green, "Untitled 29, " Lithograph, circa 1976
By Jasha Green
Located in Long Island City, NY
expressionist vision, some of his prints also show his appreciation for op art and surrealism. This lithograph
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1970s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Surrealism
Located in Houston, TX
Fascinating black and white etching of an otherworldly creature, 1983. Signed and dated lower right and numbered 42 of 45 lower left.
Original artwork on paper displayed on a white ...
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1980s Abstract Prints
Materials
Ink, Paper
Popsacrifice Kelloggs Cereal Pops Signed and Numbered Giclée Print Ben Frost
By Ben Frost
Located in Draper, UT
art, and surrealism. His thought-provoking works have been exhibited globally, earning him recognition
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2010s Portrait Prints
Materials
Giclée
H 11.7 in W 11.7 in D 0.4 in
Untitled, from Le Soleil Recerclé - Abstract Art - Surrealism and Dada
By Hans Arp
Located in London, GB
JEAN [HANS] ARP 1886-1966
Strasbourg, France 1886 - 1966 Basel, Switzerland (German/French)
Title: Untitled, from Le Soleil Recerclé, 1962-65 (Black circle small shapes)
Technique:...
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1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Woodcut
Silex I (Surrealism)
By Raoul Ubac
Located in Kansas City, MO
mostly on photography between 1934 and 1942, embraced Surrealism in Paris and took photos for the
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1970s Surrealist Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Untitled Composition (Surrealism)
By Raoul Ubac
Located in Kansas City, MO
and 1934. He worked mostly on photography between 1934 and 1942, embraced Surrealism in Paris and took
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1970s Surrealist Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Texts and Letters - Etching Surrealism German
By Max Ernst
Located in London, GB
This work is hand signed in pencil by the artist at the lower right margin "max ernst".
This etching was printed for "Texte und Briefe" of Antonin Artaud.
The work was printed in 196...
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1960s Surrealist More Prints
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Etching
Hungarian Surrealism Pop Art Hebrew Silkscreen Judaica Print Jewish Serigraph
By Jozsef Jakovits
Located in Surfside, FL
, sculptor. Representative of modern art trends of the 20th century . Member of the Széchenyi Academy of
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1980s Pop Art Abstract Prints
Materials
Archival Paper, Screen
Romantic letter - Figurative print, Symbolic Surrealism, Polish art
By Joanna Wiszniewska-Domanska
Located in Warsaw, PL
etchings are to be found in the collections of Museum of Contemporary Art in Lodz (the oldest contemporary
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Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Materials
Paper, Color
Poet's dream - Figurative print, Symbolic Surrealism, Polish art
By Joanna Wiszniewska-Domanska
Located in Warsaw, PL
etchings are to be found in the collections of Museum of Contemporary Art in Lodz (the oldest contemporary
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Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Materials
Paper, Color
Traveler - Figurative print, Symbolic Surrealism, Minimalism, Polish art
By Joanna Wiszniewska-Domanska
Located in Warsaw, PL
etchings are to be found in the collections of Museum of Contemporary Art in Lodz (the oldest contemporary
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Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Materials
Paper, Color
AVL Zurich 74 (Surrealism)
By Raoul Ubac
Located in Kansas City, MO
between 1934 and 1942, embraced Surrealism in Paris and took photos for the magazine Minotaure. In 1937
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1970s Surrealist Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Angel of Dada Surrealism, from 1971 Memories of Surrealism
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Salvador Dali
Title: Angel of Dada Surrealism
Portfolio: Memories of Surrealism
Medium
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1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Etching, Lithograph
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H 29.75 in W 21.25 in
Joan Ponç - UNTITLED Etching. Spanish Surrealism Contemporary Art Purple
By Joan Ponç
Located in Madrid, Madrid
surrealism.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Joan Ponç was born in Barcelona in 1927. His training as an artist began
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1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints
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Engraving, Etching
Joan Ponç - UNTITLED Etching. Spanish Surrealism Contemporary Art Purple
By Joan Ponç
Located in Madrid, Madrid
surrealism.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Joan Ponç was born in Barcelona in 1927. His training as an artist began
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1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Engraving, Etching
René Magritte - LES AMANTS Limited Surrealism French Art Contemporary
By (after) René Magritte
Located in Madrid, Madrid
. Printed by Art-Lithographies studio, Paris and published by Artvalue, Luxembourg. Image size: 38 x 51 cm
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Prints
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Paper, Lithograph
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H 17.72 in W 23.63 in
Julie /// Surrealism Surrealist Etching Figurative Lady Portrait Flowers Art
By Man Ray
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Limited edition: 60/75
Printer: Jacques David, Paris, France
Publisher: Societe Internationale d'Art XXe
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1970s Surrealist Portrait Prints
Materials
Etching, Aquatint, Intaglio
Satan /// Surrealism Modern Andre Masson French Lithograph Mythological Art
By André Masson
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
- Paris 1987) was a French artist. He was brought up in Belgium. He began his study of art at the age of
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1970s Surrealist Portrait Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Mocador Lligat - Antoni Tàpies, Surrealism, Abstract art, Prints, Etching
By Antoni Tàpies
Located in London, GB
Signed in pencil, numbered from the edition of 75.
(Galfetti 289).
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1970s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Etching
1970 Hans Bellmer 'Forms and Shapes' Surrealism hand-signed
By Hans Bellmer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paper Size: 19.75 x 25.75 inches ( 50.165 x 65.405 cm )
Image Size: 11.75 x 15.5 inches ( 29.845 x 39.37 cm )
Framed: No
Condition: A-: Near Mint, very light signs of handling
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1970s Surrealist Prints and Multiples
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Etching
H 19.75 in W 25.75 in D 0.1 in
Lithograph Belgian American Surrealism WPA Modernist Karl Fortess Surrealist Art
Located in Surfside, FL
“the American Scene.” His work bears the influence of Surrealism, Russsian Constructivist art and
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Landscape Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Hungarian Surrealism Pop Art Hebrew Silkscreen Judaica Print Jewish Serigraph
By Jozsef Jakovits
Located in Surfside, FL
, sculptor. Representative of modern art trends of the 20th century . Member of the Széchenyi Academy of
Category
1980s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints
Materials
Archival Paper, Screen
Lithograph Belgian American Surrealism WPA Modernist Karl Fortess Surrealist Art
Located in Surfside, FL
“the American Scene.” His work bears the influence of Surrealism, Russsian Constructivist art and
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Landscape Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Lithograph Belgian American Surrealism WPA Modernist Karl Fortess Surrealist Art
Located in Surfside, FL
“the American Scene.” His work bears the influence of Surrealism, Russsian Constructivist art and
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Landscape Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Lithograph Belgian American Surrealism WPA Modernist Karl Fortess Surrealist Art
Located in Surfside, FL
“the American Scene.” His work bears the influence of Surrealism, Russsian Constructivist art and
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Landscape Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Lithograph Belgian American Surrealism WPA Modernist Karl Fortess Surrealist Art
Located in Surfside, FL
“the American Scene.” His work bears the influence of Surrealism, Russsian Constructivist art and
Category
Mid-20th Century Surrealist Landscape Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Lithograph Belgian American Surrealism WPA Modernist Karl Fortess Surrealist Art
Located in Surfside, FL
“the American Scene.” His work bears the influence of Surrealism, Russsian Constructivist art and
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Landscape Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Surrealism Jeremy Geddes Babel Screenprint Limited and Numbered
By Jeremy Geddes
Located in Draper, UT
P7070 & P9070 printers with archival quality inks onto Hahnemuhle Matt Fine Art Photo Rag, 100% Cotton
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2010s Landscape Prints
Materials
Archival Pigment
H 24.02 in W 17.52 in D 0.04 in
Before a journey - Figurative print, Symbolic Surrealism, Minimalism, Polish art
By Joanna Wiszniewska-Domanska
Located in Warsaw, PL
etchings are to be found in the collections of Museum of Contemporary Art in Lodz (the oldest contemporary
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Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Materials
Paper, Color
Memories of Surrealism Surrealist Gastronomy
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Hollywood, FL
ARTIST: Salvador Dali
TITLE: Memories of Surrealism Surrealist Gastronomy
MEDIUM: Etching
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1970s Surrealist Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
'Bullfight'— Mid-century American Surrealism
By Robert Vale Faro
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Gallery of Art.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Robert Vale Faro (1902-1988) was a well-known modernist architect and
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1940s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Woodcut
'Kindergarten' — Mid-century American Surrealism
By Robert Vale Faro
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
sophisticated blend of Abstract Expressionism, Surrealism, and Indian Space Painting, with a humorous, often
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1940s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
'Cheerleader' — Mid-century American Surrealism
By Robert Vale Faro
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Expressionism, Surrealism, and Indian Space Painting, with a humorous, often satiric bent—perhaps serving the
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1940s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Woodcut
'Blue Eyes' — 1970s Erotic Surrealism
By Hans Bellmer
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
engineering at the Technische Hochschule in Berlin but left to pursue his interest in art and politics
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1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Engraving, Drypoint
Notation (surrealism, hard edge, colorful art, color field, contemporary art)
Located in Kansas City, MO
.: 924802-1776
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Tags: surrealism, hard edge, colorful art, contemporary art, color field
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2010s Surrealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 30 in W 30 in D 1.5 in
'Evening' —Mid-Century American Surrealism
By Edward August Landon
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
, Connecticut, Edward Landon dropped out of high school to study art at the Hartford Art School. In 1930 and
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Screen
Check Fest print by Kenny Scarf, 1999 (blue and yellow pop surrealism)
By Kenny Scharf
Located in New York, NY
and installation artist whose distinctive graffiti art and visual vocabulary of colorful figures
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1990s Pop Art More Prints
Materials
Screen
Unité, Planche 8 (Set of 2) /// Surrealism Modern Art Le Corbusier Abstract
By Le Corbusier
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Le Corbusier (Charles-Édouard Jeanneret) (Swiss-French, 1887-1965)
Title: "Unité, Planche 8" (Set of 2)
Portfolio: Unité
*Signed by Le Corbusier in pencil lower right. It is ...
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1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Etching, Aquatint, Intaglio
Unité, Planche 16 (Set of 2) /// Surrealism Modern Art Le Corbusier Abstract
By Le Corbusier
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Le Corbusier (Charles-Édouard Jeanneret) (Swiss-French, 1887-1965)
Title: "Unité, Planche 16" (Set of 2)
Portfolio: Unité
*Signed by Le Corbusier in pencil lower right. It is...
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1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints
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Etching, Aquatint, Intaglio
Feline surrealism 70X50 oil, Valentine’s Day gifts art
Located in Sempach, LU
In my painting, I've embraced the whimsical charm of naive art while infusing it with surreal and
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2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 in
Unité, Planche 5 (Set of 2) /// Surrealism Modern Art Le Corbusier Abstract
By Le Corbusier
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Le Corbusier (Charles-Édouard Jeanneret) (Swiss-French, 1887-1965)
Title: "Unité, Planche 5" (Set of 2)
Portfolio: Unité
*Signed by Le Corbusier in pencil lower right. It is ...
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1950s Surrealist Interior Prints
Materials
Etching, Aquatint, Intaglio
Unité, Planche 15 (Set of 2) /// Surrealism Modern Art Le Corbusier Abstract
By Le Corbusier
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Le Corbusier (Charles-Édouard Jeanneret) (Swiss-French, 1887-1965)
Title: "Unité, Planche 15" (Set of 2)
Portfolio: Unité
*Signed by Le Corbusier in pencil lower right. It is...
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1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Etching, Aquatint, Intaglio
1967 Martin Engelman 'Thoughts' Surrealism Multicolor Lithograph
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paper Size: 10.75 x 8.5 inches ( 27.305 x 21.59 cm )
Image Size: 10.75 x 8.5 inches ( 27.305 x 21.59 cm )
Framed: No
Condition: A: Mint
Additional Details: Derives from a publi...
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1960s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
H 10.75 in W 8.5 in D 0.1 in
MIchael Knigin Abstract Pop Art Surrealism Acrylic Painting
By Michael Knigin
Located in Surfside, FL
School of Art, Temple University. He received a Ford Foundation Grant to study fine art lithography at
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20th Century Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Watercolor, Gouache
Alain Le Yaouanc-Study on Calamine-Surrealism
Located in Brooklyn, NY
First edition lithograph on page 2 of Derriere le Miroir (DLM) No.176.
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20th Century Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
'Bird Dog' — Mid-century American Surrealism
By Robert Vale Faro
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Abstract Expressionism, Surrealism, and Indian Space Painting, with a humorous, often satiric bent—perhaps
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1940s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Flight - Collage, Paper, Surrealism, 21st Century, Contemporary Art
By Raluca Arnăutu
Located in Berlin, DE
Flight, 2022
collage on paper
35 H x 50 W cm
Signed on reverse
Raluca Arnăutu dreams the world through collages. A collage, dreamlike and surreal, populated by thousands of pieces ...
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2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Paper
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H 13.78 in W 19.69 in
Analphabetogramme - Signatur Objekt Nr. 23 (Collages, Assemblages, Surrealism)
By Jiri Kolar
Located in Kansas City, MO
, Surrealism)
Analphabétogramme (hand-pressed copper print) with matte
Year: 1995
Size: 12×11.6×0.6in
Edition
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1990s Surrealist Prints and Multiples
Materials
Copper
H 12 in W 11.6 in D 0.6 in
Untitled (Two Nudes) — 1970s Erotic Surrealism
By Hans Bellmer
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Technische Hochschule in Berlin but left to pursue his interest in art and politics. Bellmer became close to
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1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Engraving, Drypoint
Les Marionettes I — 1960s Erotic Surrealism
By Hans Bellmer
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
engineering at the Technische Hochschule in Berlin but left to pursue his interest in art and politics
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1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Etching
Les Marionettes II — 1960s Erotic Surrealism
By Hans Bellmer
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
studies in engineering at the Technische Hochschule in Berlin but left to pursue his interest in art and
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1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Etching
'The Modest Rose' — 1970s Erotic Surrealism
By Hans Bellmer
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
engineering at the Technische Hochschule in Berlin but left to pursue his interest in art and politics
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1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Engraving, Drypoint
The Whale Hunter - Collage, Paper, Surrealism, Contemporary Art
By Raluca Arnăutu
Located in Berlin, DE
The Whale Hunter, 2022
collage, tempera on paper
70 H x 50 W cm
Signed in the middle on the right side
Raluca Arnăutu dreams the world through collages. A collage, dreamlike and su...
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2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
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Paper, Tempera
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H 27.56 in W 19.69 in
Untitled Ohne Titel - German French Surrealism
By Max Ernst
Located in London, GB
This original etching and aquatint is hand signed in pencil by the artist "Max Ernst" at the lower right margin.
It is hand numbered in pencil from the edition of 99, at the lower le...
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1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Etching, Aquatint
1971 lithograph by Man Ray - Natasha - Dada - Surrealism
By Man Ray
Located in PARIS, FR
and Surrealism, one of the few Americans associated with both movements. Born Emmanuel Radnitzky, the
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1970s Dada Prints and Multiples
Materials
Paper, Lithograph
'Sylvan Maze' — Mid-century American Surrealism
By Robert Vale Faro
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
visionary graphics from the 1940s are a sophisticated blend of Abstract Expressionism, Surrealism, and
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1940s American Modern Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
'Dialogue Erudite' — Mid-century American Surrealism
By Robert Vale Faro
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
are a sophisticated blend of Abstract Expressionism, Surrealism, and Indian Space Painting, with a
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1940s American Modern Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
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Questions About Art And Surrealism
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Surrealism is characterized by symbolism, unexpected combinations and non sequiturs.
- What is figurative Surrealism?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
In figurative Surrealist works, natural forms — humans, animals, objects — are depicted, although they are generally dislocated or mutated.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019The two types of Surrealism are abstract and figurative.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Salvador Dalí’s painting The Persistence of Memory,1931, is a quintessential example of Surrealism.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Surrealism started in the 1920s. It emerged 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 to reenvision 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 in 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. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Surrealist art.
- Who is the father of Surrealism?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
The father of Surrealism is Salvador Dalí.
- When did Surrealism start?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024Surrealism started in the 1920s, following the conclusion of World War I. Surrealist artists were informed by the Dada movement, which originated in 1916 in 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. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Surrealist art.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Surrealism is classical in orientation while Abstract Expressionism is romantic in orientation.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
The main idea behind Surrealism is to enable subconscious creativity.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Many pieces could arguably be considered the most Surreal object that Dalí created. During his lifetime, the artist created a number of thought-provoking works like the Aphrodisiac Telephone, a mixed media sculpture that featured a lobster perched on a rotary telephone, and Surrealist Object Functioning Symbolically, a woman's shoe positioned in a glass of milk in a wooden frame accompanied by a box of sugar lumps, a spoon and an erotic photograph. Shop an assortment of Salvador Dalí art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024In contemporary art, conceptual art is a movement that began in the 1960s. Artists producing conceptual art assign more importance to the idea behind the art than to the piece itself. An example is Joseph Kosuth’s One and Three Chairs, a piece consisting of a real chair, a photograph of a chair and the dictionary definition of the word chair. When the work was displayed, Kosuth included instructions for any chair to be photographed and then displayed beside its image. In this way, the chair itself is not the artwork. Rather, the art comes from examining the way the object, image and words provide competing and complementary definitions of what a chair is. Find a large selection of fine art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Fine art is a category of art comprising works with purely aesthetic purpose, as opposed to applied art, which serves a practical function.
- What kind of art is Western art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Western art can reference art made in the American West, typically at the end of the 19th century. It can also reference any type of art that comes from the “west,” meaning a region that shares a European tradition, including the United States and Canada. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- What type of art is KAWS’s art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Many people consider KAWS’s art type to be Pop art. The style first emerged in the 1950s. In stark contrast to traditional artistic practice, Pop art’s practitioners drew on imagery from popular culture, using things like comic books, advertising, product packaging and other commercial media to create original paintings, prints and sculptures that celebrated ordinary life in the most literal way. In his work, KAWS similarly appropriates pop phenomena like Mickey Mouse, the Smurfs, the Simpsons and SpongeBob SquarePants. Shop a selection of KAWS art on 1stDibs.
- Is mandala art folk art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mandala art is folk art. The definition of folk art is art that reflects the sociocultural characteristics and values of a particular group of people. Mandala art fits this definition due to its association with the Hindu and Buddhist faiths. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of folk art from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Fine art denotes work of aesthetic value but no functional purpose, whereas decorative art is both visually appealing and functional.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
The term contemporary is applied to art by 21st-century artists; modern art refers to works created from the1880s and through the 1960s.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
The main difference between Art Nouveau and Art Deco is that the former is detailed and ornate, and the latter is sharp and geometrical. When the movement started at the end of the 19th century, Art Nouveau was heavily influenced by nature and the curved lines of flowers. Art Deco, which became popular in the beginning of the 20th century, was inspired by the geometric abstraction of cubism.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024The style of Keith Haring's art is Pop art. This style emerged in the 1950s, when artists first began drawing on popular culture when producing original paintings, prints and sculptures. Haring found his inspiration in cartoons, adapting the style for his paintings, prints and murals that addressed the universal themes of death, love and sex, as well as contemporary issues, like the crack cocaine and AIDS epidemics. Find a range of Keith Haring art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024The difference between modern art and contemporary art comes down to age. Contemporary art refers to art produced by artists who are still alive or were active during the 1960s and later. Modern art is the term for artworks made between 1850 or 1860 and 1960. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of modern and contemporary art.
- What is fossil art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Fossil art is a real fossil that has been mounted in a way that allows you to display it as a decorative accent. Some fossil art hangs on a wall, while others rest on tables like sculptures. Shop a selection of fossil art on 1stDibs.