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Was William Blake a Surrealist?

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Was William Blake a Surrealist?
No, William Blake is not usually considered a Surrealist by art historians. Although his paintings, prints and poetry exploring the realm of the unconscious mind influenced the Surrealist movement that started in 1924, his work predates it and was part of 19th-century Romanticism. Some of his most famous artworks include The Ancient of Days, The Ghost of Fleas, Pity, Newton and The Great Red Dragon and the Woman Clothed with the Sun. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Surrealist art.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
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Alexander Calder, Untitled, from Calder autobiographie, 1972
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Alexander Calder (1898–1976), titled Sans titre (Untitled), originates from the 1972 album Calder autobiographie. Published by Maeght Editeur, Paris, and...
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1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

"Picador" 1966 Experimental Surrealist Composition
Located in Soquel, CA
"Picador" 1966 Experimental Surrealist Composition Intriguing mixed-media piece by prominent California artist Morris Broderson (b. 1928 d. 2011.) A picador sits upon his horse, hol...
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1960s Surrealist Mixed Media

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Paper, Watercolor, Graphite, Pinhole, Color Pencil

"The Moon" original lithograph
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original lithograph. Printed in 1938 and published in Paris by Teriade for the art revue Verve (volume 1, number 2). Andre Masson was invited to contribute an original compos...
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1930s Surrealist Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Where Am I? - 21st Century, Contemporary, Surrealism, African Nature, Boy Child
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Where am I?" is a piece that delves into themes of identity, place, and imagination. These dream-like and imaginative scenes create a fantastical atmosphere, inviting viewers to exp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Canvas

"The Post-Truth Era III", Surrealist Portrait, Brown, Collage, Acrylic Painting
Located in Franklin, MA
John Baker’s “The Post-Truth Era III” is an acrylic painting on canvas with collage 18 x 14 inches in pinks, blues, whites and browns. In the post-truth era it is impossible to trust...
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2010s Surrealist Mixed Media

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Look Not Upon Me..., Surrealist Etching with Gold Dust by Salvador Dali
Located in Long Island City, NY
Salvador Dali, Spanish (1904 - 1989) - Look Not Upon Me..., Portfolio: The Song of Songs of King Solomon, Year: 1972, Medium: Color Etching with Gold Dust on Arches Paper, signed ...
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1970s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Gold Leaf

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