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Who are the three artists that were most famous for Surrealism?

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Who are the three artists that were most famous for Surrealism?
The three artists that were most famous for Surrealism are arguably Salvador Dalí, Max Ernst and Man Ray. Dalí is one of the best-known icons of the 20th-century avant-garde Surrealist movement. His dreamlike images, drawn from the depths of the unconscious, were deployed in paintings, sculptures, prints and fashion, as well as in film collaborations with Luis Buñuel and Alfred Hitchcock. Max Ernst was a pioneer in both the Dada and Surrealist movements, the boundaries of which he pushed with his unconventional methods of printmaking, drawing and collage. Ray was a famous American filmmaker, painter and photographer who achieved commercial success and worldwide acclaim with his uncanny images. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Surrealist art.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
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Purgatory 13 - The Second Terrace - Color woodcut - 1963 (Field p. 189)
Located in Paris, IDF
Salvador Dali (1904-1989) Purgatory 13 - The Second Terrace Color woodcut on paper Printed signature 1960/63 Printed on paper Vélin BFK Rives Size 32,8 x 26,4 cm (c. 13 x 10") REFE...
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1960s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Woodcut

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

Surrealist Boat (Vaisseau fantome) - Original handsigned etching - (Field #69-7)
Located in Paris, IDF
Salvador DALI Surrealist Boat (Vaisseau fantome), 1969 Original etching Handsigned in pencil Numbered /200 on Rives BFK vellum 58 x 45 cm (c. 23 x 18 in) REFERENCE : - Catalog rai...
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1960s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Drypoint

"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

"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

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

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