Surrealist Abstract Prints
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
Miró Exhibition Poster - Photo-Offset After Joan Miró - 1971
By Joan Miró
Located in Roma, IT
"Miró Exhibition Poster " is a vintage photo-offset print realized after Joan Miró in 1971, it comes from one of the Italian Exhibition posters...
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1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Offset
Les Deux Vaches - Original Etching by J. Friedlaender - 1953
Located in Roma, IT
Hand signed. Edition of 50 prints.
Image Dimensions : 42 x 55 cm
Category
1950s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Etching
Vintage Poster Exhibition Galerie Maeght-Lithograph/Offset after J. Mirò-1978
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Poster Exhibition Galerie Maeght is a vintage Lithograph and Offset poster realized after Joan Mirò (1893-1983) in 1978.
Good conditions.
Joan Miró i Ferrà (20 April 1893 –...
Category
1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph, Offset
Sans Titre
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Sans Titre" 1968, is an original color lithograph on Arches paper by renown Chilean artist Roberto Sebastian Matta, 1911-2002. It is hand signed and numbered 30/...
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
The Giant Beliagog, from Tristan and Iseult
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Salvador Dali
Title: The Giant Beliagog
Portfolio: Tristan and Iseult
Medium: Color engraving
Year: 1970
Edition: XII/XXV
Frame Size: 25 1/4" x 20 3/4"
Sheet Size: 17 3/4" x ...
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1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Engraving
Hecatombe de Toros
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Hecatombe de Toros" 1971, is an original color lithograph on Arches paper by renown Chilean artist Roberto Sebastian Matta, 1911-2002. It is hand signed and numb...
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Soulful Strut
Located in Kansas City, MO
David Morris
Soulful Strut
Digital Painting on Archival Paper
Year: 2023
Size: 24x24in
Edition: 15
Signed, numbered and dated by hand on label to be attached verso
COA provided
Ref.:...
Category
2010s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
Monument for Federico Fellini - Original handsigned lithograph - 100 ex
Located in Paris, IDF
Jean MESSAGIER
Monument for Federico Fellini
Original lithograph
Handsigned
Numbered / 100 ex
On vellum 70 x 50 cm (c. 28 x 20 inch)
Excellent cond...
Category
1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Pour Ida Chagall et Franz Meyer - Lithograph by Joan Mirò - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Pour Ida Chagall et Franz Meyer is a rare colored Lithograph realized in the 1970s by Joan Mirò (1893-1983).
Signed in the plate on the lower right and inscribed pour Ida Chagall et...
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1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Surrealists flowers - Original color Etching and Aquatint
Located in Paris, IDF
Jacques HEROLD (French, 1910-1987)
Surrealist flower, 1975
Original etching and aquatint
Handsigned in pencil
Numbered /49
Justified "E.A" (Artist's pr...
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1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Etching, Aquatint
Something
Located in Kansas City, MO
David Morris
Something
Digital Painting on Archival Paper
Year: 2023
Size: 24x24in
Edition: 15
Signed, numbered and dated by hand on label to be attached verso
COA provided
Ref.: 924...
Category
2010s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
8 Counts for Rita
Located in Kansas City, MO
David Morris
8 Counts for Rita
Digital Painting on Archival Paper
Year: 2023
Size: 24x24in
Edition: 15
Signed, numbered and dated by hand on label to be attached verso
COA provided
R...
Category
2010s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
Miro, Oeuvres Graphiques, 1965 Galerie Maeght
By Joan Miró
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: After Joan Miro (1893-1983)
Title: Miro Oeuvres Graphiques
Year: 1965
Medium: Lithograph exhibition poster on wove paper
Size: 22.25 x 19.25 inches
Condition: Excellent
Notes...
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1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph, Offset
"Centre Noeuds" planche #1
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Centre Noeuds" plate #1, 1974, is an original color etching with aquatint on Japan nacre paper by renown Chilean artist Roberto Sebastian Matta, 1911-2002. It is...
Category
Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Aquatint
"Centre Noeuds" planche #5
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Centre Noeuds" plate #5, 1974, is an original color etching with aquatint on Japan nacre paper by renown Chilean artist Roberto Sebastian Matta, 1911-2002. It is...
Category
Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Aquatint
Miró Lithographe I - Plate VII - Lithograph by Joan Mirò - 1972
By Joan Miró
Located in Roma, IT
"Miró Lithographe I - Plate VII" is a vintage lithograph realized by Joan Miró in 1972. Perfect conditions.
It comes from the set of 11 lithographs realized for the catalogue "Mi...
Category
1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Invasion de l'espace - Original Lithograph by Man Ray - 1975
By Man Ray
Located in Roma, IT
Invasion de l'espace is an original print by the American artist and exponent of Dadaism Man Ray (Philadelphia 1890 - Paris 1976).
This color lithograph on paper, was edited by the ...
Category
1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Invasion de l'Espace - Lithograph by Man Ray - 1975
By Man Ray
Located in Roma, IT
Invasion de l'espace is a vintage print by the American artist and exponent of Dadaism Man Ray (Philadelphia 1890 - Paris 1976).
This color lithograph on paper, was edited by the Fr...
Category
1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Losias Sepultus in Mausoleo Patrum from Bibla Sacra by Salvador Dali
Located in Paonia, CO
Losias Sepultus in Mausoleo Patrum ( Josiah buried in the Mausoleum of his Father ) is a colored lithograph from the original gouache on heavy rag paper from Salvador Dali’...
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1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Abstract Composition - Lithograph by Joan Mirò - 1963
By Joan Miró
Located in Roma, IT
Abstract Composition is a lithograph print realized by Joan Mirò in 1963.
Published on Derriere Le Miroir, Céramiques Monumentales de Miró et Artigas. Printed by Ateliers de Maeght,...
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1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Tristan & Isolde
Located in Hollywood, FL
ARTIST: Salvador Dali
TITLE: Tristan & Isolde
MEDIUM: Lithograph on Rowlux with added color
SIGNED: Hand Signed on seperate certificate with corresponding number
PUBLISHER: Nabus Fine Art
EDITION NUMBER: 307/500
MEASUREMENTS: 25" x 25"
Framed: 36" x 40"
YEAR: 1972
FRAMED: Yes, museum quality gold...
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1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Composition X - Lithograph by Joan Mirò - 1974
Located in Roma, IT
Original lithograph X is a superb color lithograph on paper, realized in 1974 by Joan Miro for the second volume of his catalog " Mirò Lithograph". This plate is from a series compos...
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1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Miró Lithographe I - Plate X - Lithograph by Joan Mirò - 1972
By Joan Miró
Located in Roma, IT
"Miró Lithographe I - Plate X" is a vintage lithograph realized by Joan Miró in 1972. Perfect conditions.
It comes from the set of 11 lithographs realized for the catalogue "Miró...
Category
1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
"Centre Noeuds" planche #7
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Centre Noeuds" plate #7, 1974, is an original color etching with aquatint on Japan nacre paper by renown Chilean artist Roberto Sebastian Matta, 1911-2002. It is...
Category
Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Aquatint
"Centre Noeuds" planche #4
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Centre Noeuds" plate #4, 1974, is an original color etching with aquatint on Japan nacre paper by renown Chilean artist Roberto Sebastian Matta, 1911-2002. It is...
Category
Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Aquatint
Mirò Lithographe I - Plate IX - Lithograph - 1972
By Joan Miró
Located in Roma, IT
Miró Lithographe I - Plate IX is an original artwork realized by Joan Miró in 1972. Lithograph on paper; the hallmark of Graphis Arte, Livorno is on the back. Perfect conditions.
This beautiful abstract print comes from the set of...
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1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Miró Lithographe I - Plate X - Lithograph by J. Mirò - 1972
By Joan Miró
Located in Roma, IT
"Miró Lithographe I - Plate X" is an original lithograph realized by Joan Miró in 1972. Perfect conditions.
It comes from the set of 11 lithographs realized for the catalogue "Miró ...
Category
1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Mirò Lithographe I - Plate VIII - 1972
By Joan Miró
Located in Roma, IT
Original Lithograph. Not signed. Plate VIII from the suite of 11 lithographs realized for the catalogue "Mirò Lithographe I" edited by Graphis Arte, Livorno and Toninelli Arte Modern...
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1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Preying Annoyance, Surrealist Etching by Jim McCormick
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jim McCormick, American - Preying Annoyance, Year: 1969, Medium: Etching, signed, numbered, titled and dated in pencil, Edition: 10, Image Size: 22 x 16.5 inches, Size: 27.75 x 20 ...
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1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Etching
Miró Lithographe I - Plate X - Lithograph by J. Mirò - 1972
By Joan Miró
Located in Roma, IT
"Miró Lithographe I - Plate X" is a vintage lithograph realized by Joan Miró in 1972. Perfect conditions.
It comes from the set of 11 lithographs realized for the catalogue "Miró...
Category
1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Sans titre - Vintage Lithographic Poster After Joan Mirò - 1980s
By Joan Miró
Located in Roma, IT
Sans Titre is an original vintage poster realized after a painting by Joan Mirò (1893 - 1983) in the early 1980s.
Original Color lithograph on paper.
Sheet dimensions: 78 x 55.3 cm...
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1980s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Linebacker, Etching and Aquatint by Martin Barooshian
Located in Long Island City, NY
Linebacker
Martin Barooshian, Armenian/American (1929–2022)
Date: 1992
Etching and Aquatint on Johannot paper, signed and numbered in pencil
Edition of AP
Image Size: 17.25 x 14.75 i...
Category
1990s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Etching, Aquatint
"Soldier Marionettes" Surrealist Figurative Lithograph
By Donald Sexauer
Located in Houston, TX
Figurative surrealist print of a soldier as a marionette with others suspended in the air behind. A chair is positioned in the back corner with another marionette draped over the cha...
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1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Moderna Museet ( the Red Model ) Oct -Nov ’67 original poster by Magritte framed
Located in Paonia, CO
Moderna Museet ( the Red Model ) Oct -Nov ’67 is an original poster for an exhibit of works by renowned surrealist painter, Rene Magritte ( 1898 – 1967 ). It was held at the Moder...
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1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Le Lézard aux Plumes d'Or - Lithograph by Joan Mirò - 1971
By Joan Miró
Located in Roma, IT
Image dimensions: 33.5 x 47.5 cm.
Le Lézard aux Plumes d'Or is a beautiful color lithograph on tissue paper, realized in 1971 by the Spanish Surrealist artist, Joan Mirò (Montroing ...
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1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Abstract Composition - Original Lithograph by Michel Cadoret - 1976
Located in Roma, IT
Abstract Composition is an Original Litograph realized by Michel Cadoret in 1976.
Good condition on a white cardboard, inside a package that presents t...
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1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Permanent Marker
Fuchsine Composition - Original Screen Print by Victor Debach - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Hand signed and numbered. Edition of 100 prints. On headed paper.
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1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Screen
Composition VIII - Lithograph by Joan Mirò - 1974
Located in Roma, IT
Composition VIII is a wonderful color lithograph on paper, realized in 1974 by the Spanish master Joan Miro for the second volume of his catalog "Mirò Lithographe". This plate is fro...
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1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Currier & Ives Fire! Fire! Fire!
Located in Hollywood, FL
ARTIST: Salvador Dali
TITLE: Currier & Ives Fire! Fire! Fire!
MEDIUM: Lithograph + Collage
SIGNED: Hand Signed
PUBLISHER: Phyllis Lucas, New York
EDITION NUMBER: 106/250
MEASU...
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1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
La Dulce Aqua Vita
Located in Hollywood, FL
Artist: Roberto Matta
Title: La Dulce Aqua Vita
Medium: Carborundum etching on handmade paper
Signed: Hand Signed
Size: 41 x 48 Inches Framed: 51 x 58 Inches
Edition: 23/125
Year: 20...
Category
Early 2000s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Etching
Feminist Surrealist French Abstract Colorful Lithograph Print Myriam Bat Yosef
Located in Surfside, FL
Myriam Bat-Yosef
Surrealist abstract lithograph print in colorful abstract shapes and shades
Hand signed and dated 1971.
sheet measures 9.25 X 9.25 inches
...
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1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Capitulo XXI, Surrealist Lithograph by Rufino Tamayo
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rufino Tamayo, Mexican (1899 - 1991) - Capitulo XXI, Portfolio: Apocalypse de Saint Jean, Year: 1959, Medium: Lithograph on BFK Rives, Edition: 93/255, Size: 13 x 10 in. (33.02 x 25....
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1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
The Arrival of Iseult, from Tristan and Iseult
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Salvador Dali
Title: The Arrival of Iseult
Portfolio: Tristan and Iseult
Medium: Color engraving
Year: 1970
Edition: XII/XXV
Frame Size: 25 1/4" x 20 3/4"
Sheet Size: 17 3/4"...
Category
1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Engraving
Apple (2nd Edition), Surrealist Etching by Marjorie Tomchuk
Located in Long Island City, NY
Marjorie Tomchuk, Canadian/American - Apple (2nd Edition), Year: 1967, Medium: Etching, signed, titled and numbered in pencil, Edition: 13/100, Imag...
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1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Etching
Composition - Lithograph by Jean-Pierre Jouffroy - 1963
Located in Roma, IT
Composition is an Original Lithograph realized by Jean-Pierre Jouffroy in 1963.
Good condition on a yellowed paper.
Signed, titled and dated by the a...
Category
1930s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Revolving Doors: Dragonfly X
By Man Ray
Located in London, GB
Pochoir printed in colours on Arches paper after a collage from 1916-17, published in 1973.
One of five exemplaire’s d’artiste aside from an edition of 100.
Signed by the artist with...
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1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Stencil
Abstract Composition - Woodcut - 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Abstract Composition is a woodcut print on paper realized by an Anonymous artist in the 1950s.
Hand-signed, illegible, and numbered, edition of 50/100 prints.
Good conditions.
The...
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1950s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Woodcut
Untitled - Etching by Sebastian Matta - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Hand Signed. Original color etching and aquantint. Edition of 63/100.
Very good condition.
Category
1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Etching
Il Albero Giovanne, Large Surrealist Carborundum etching by Roberto Matta
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Roberto Matta, Chilean (1911 - 2002)
Title: Il Albero Giovanne
Year: 2002
Medium: Carborundum Etching on Hand-Made Paper, signed and numbered in marker
Edition: 125, XXXV
Pap...
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Early 2000s Surrealist Abstract Prints
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Handmade Paper, Etching
Pop Art Surreal Large Colorful Screenprint with Mod Balls of Color Serigraph
Located in Surfside, FL
Titled: After the Beginning, one of his most desirable large serigraph silkscreen works. It depicts inter galactic outer space with planets, orbs of bright day glo, neon color in a sci fi landscape.
Born in New York City and living in St. Louis, Missouri, Stan Solomon...
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1990s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Screen
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
Composition - Original Lithograph after Maurice Estève - 1982
Located in Roma, IT
Composition is a mixed colored lithograph realized after Maurice Estève by Atelier Mourlot.
The artwork is from A même la pierre, Fernand Mourlot Litho...
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1980s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Surrealist Composition 4 - Original Collotype after André Masson - M20th century
By André Masson
Located in Roma, IT
Surrealist Composition 4 is an original collotype realized after André Masson.
The artwork is in good conditions, no signature on a yellowed paper.
André Masson (1896-1987) was a F...
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Black and White
Miró Lithographe II - Plate IV - Lithograph by J. Mirò - 1975
By Joan Miró
Located in Roma, IT
"Miró Lithographe II - Plate IV" is an original lithograph realized by Joan Miró in 1975. Perfect conditions.
It comes from the set of 11 lithographs realized for the catalogue "Mir...
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1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Joan Miro Vintage Surrealist Lithograph Poster Adrien Maeght Marlborough Gallery
By Joan Miró
Located in Surfside, FL
Joan Miro, Spanish (1893–1983)
Vintage lithograph poster from Arte Paris for a Marlborough Gallery show in London, England
Signed in the plate
Rece...
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1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Le Viol d'Europe
Located in New York, NY
A very good impression of this color drypoint on Japon nacré. Artist's proof, aside from the edition of 270. Signed and inscribed "EA" in pencil. Published by Vision Nouvelle, Paris....
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1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Color, Drypoint
Journal D'Un Graveur - Vol. 2 Plate 15 - Drypoint by Joan Mirò - 1975
By Joan Miró
Located in Roma, IT
This is an original drypoint realized by Joan Miró in 1975. Hand signed in pencil on the lower right and numbered on the lower left. Edition of 75 prints. It represents an abstract s...
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1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Drypoint
Miró Lithographe I - Plate IV - Original Lithograph by J. Mirò - 1972
By Joan Miró
Located in Roma, IT
"Miró Lithographe I - Plate IV" is an original lithograph realized by Joan Miró in 1972. Perfect conditions.
It comes from the set of 11 lithographs realized for the catalogue "Miró...
Category
1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
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