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Was Leonor Fini a Surrealist?
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Yes, Leonor Fini was a Surrealist. Though she had no formal art education, Fini proved to be both technically masterful and creatively exceptional. Her work and her flamboyant personality attracted the attention of many of the 20th century's most celebrated artists and thinkers, including Salvador Dalí, Jean Cocteau, Albert Camus and Jean Genet. She exhibited her work in many Parisian art galleries, including the gallery of Christian Dior, before the fashion icon became a designer. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of Leonor Fini art.
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Romeo and Juliet - Lithograph
By Leonor Fini
Located in Paris, IDF
Leonor FINI (1908-1996)
Romeo and Juliet, 1980
Lithograph
Printed signature in the plate
On Vellum 43 x 36 cm (c. 16.92 x 14.1 in)
Excellent condition
Category
1980s Modern Nude Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Figure in Doorway, Surrealist Etching by Leonor Fini
By Leonor Fini
Located in Long Island City, NY
Leonor Fini, Argentine/French (1918 - 1996) - Figure in Doorway, Medium: Etching, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: 207/220, Image Size: 7.5 x 5.25 inches, Size: 12.5 x 10 in. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Surrealist Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
Composition, Parallèlement, Léonor Fini
By Leonor Fini
Located in Southampton, NY
Lithograph on grand vélin d'Arches paper. Inscription: unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition. Notes: from the folio, Parallèlement, Illustré de lithographies originales ...
Category
1960s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Leonor Fini, rare original serigraph on Rives paper, circa 1970
By Leonor Fini
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Rare print handsigned by surrealist artist Leonor Fini, inscreasingly esteemed with the movement of rediscovering art by women. This silkscreen is in perfect condition and from a ver...
Category
Mid-20th Century Surrealist Figurative Prints
Materials
Paper
Leonor Fini, rare lithograph on Arches paper, circa 1980
By Leonor Fini
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Rare print handsigned by surrealist artist Leonor Fini, inscreasingly esteemed with the movement of rediscovering art by women. This rare original lithograph is an artist proof in ve...
Category
Mid-20th Century Surrealist Figurative Prints
Materials
Paper
10a
By Leonor Fini
Located in Columbia, MO
Lithograph on Arches paper
Exemplaire B/165
Category
1960s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Archival Paper, Lithograph
$1,920