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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
Cat on a Rug

Cat on a Rug

By Leonor Fini

Located in Columbia, MO

LEONOR FINI Cat on a Rug 1973 Color lithograph Ed. 157/230 12.5 x 9 inches

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1970s Surrealist Art

Materials

Lithograph

Figurative Mixed Media Bust Sculpture in Ceramic Oxides and Carved Fir Wood
Figurative Mixed Media Bust Sculpture in Ceramic Oxides and Carved Fir Wood

Figurative Mixed Media Bust Sculpture in Ceramic Oxides and Carved Fir Wood

By Óscar Aldonza Torres

Located in FISTERRA, ES

This figurative mixed media bust sculpture in ceramic, metallic oxides and carved fir wood opens with a strong emphasis on material expression and emotional tension. The work belongs to the Xentes series, a body of sculptures by the Spanish artist Óscar Aldonza Torres that explores the dialogue between individuality and collective identity. The piece combines high-temperature ceramic for the head—treated with oxides and imitation gold leaf—with a tall fir-wood torso...

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2010s Surrealist Art

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

Piano surréaliste, Salvador Dali
Piano surréaliste, Salvador Dali

Piano surréaliste, Salvador Dali

By Salvador Dalí­

Located in Fairfield, CT

Artist: Salvador Dali (1904-1989) Title: Piano surréaliste Year: 1984 Medium: Bronze Edition: 34/350, plus proofs Size: 26.3 x 15.7 x 12 inches Condition: Excellent Inscription: Inci...

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1980s Surrealist Art

Materials

Bronze

Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland

Alice in Wonderland

By Salvador Dalí­

Located in Hollywood, FL

ARTIST: Salvador Dali TITLE: Alice in Wonderland MEDIUM: Etching SIGNED: Hand Signed PUBLISHER: Transworld Art EDITION NUMBER: A IX/XL PAPER: Japon Paper MEASUREMENTS: 29.75"...

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1970s Surrealist Art

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Etching

Echoes of Picasso Oil on Board Painting, Surrealist, Spain, 1960s
Echoes of Picasso Oil on Board Painting, Surrealist, Spain, 1960s

Echoes of Picasso Oil on Board Painting, Surrealist, Spain, 1960s

Located in Sitges, Barcelona

Artist: Gustavo Úbeda (Herencia, Ciudad Real, 1930 – São Paulo, 1994) Title: Ecos de Picasso (Echoes of Picasso) Medium: Oil on board Dimensions: 81 x 100 cm (31.9 x 39.4 in) Signatu...

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1960s Surrealist Art

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Oil, Board

Untitled - Lithograph by Wifredo Lam - 1970s

Untitled - Lithograph by Wifredo Lam - 1970s

By Wifredo Lam

Located in Roma, IT

Modern artwork realized by Wifredo Lam in 1970s. Colored lithograph on paper. Hand monogrammed in the right lower margin with original dry stamp by Galleria Nuovo Sagittario, Milan...

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1970s Surrealist Art

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Lithograph

François-Xavier Lalanne, Sheeps (Les Moutons), rare original print, 2004
François-Xavier Lalanne, Sheeps (Les Moutons), rare original print, 2004

François-Xavier Lalanne, Sheeps (Les Moutons), rare original print, 2004

By François-Xavier Lalanne

Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Francois-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) Les Spitz, 2004 Rare original lithograph handsigned in pencil by François Xavier Lalanne and untitled "Les Moutons" ("The Sheeps"), in perfect co...

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Early 2000s Surrealist Art

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Paper

Poèmes, Planche IX
Poèmes, Planche IX

Poèmes, Planche IX

By Marc Chagall

Located in OPOLE, PL

Marc Chagall (1887-1985) - Poèmes, Planche IX Woodcut print from 1968. An unnumbered and unsigned impression from the total edition of 238; this impression is on Japon paper, one o...

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1960s Surrealist Art

Materials

Woodcut

Joan Miro, Untitled, from Joan Miro, 1956
Joan Miro, Untitled, from Joan Miro, 1956

Joan Miro, Untitled, from Joan Miro, 1956

By Joan Miró

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite lithograph by Joan Miro (1893–1983), titled Sans titre (Untitled), originates from the 1956 publication Joan Miro. Published by Maeght Editeur, Paris, and printed by M...

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1950s Surrealist Art

Materials

Lithograph

Dali  La barque de Nocher, L´espoir Lithography
Dali  La barque de Nocher, L´espoir Lithography

Dali La barque de Nocher, L´espoir Lithography

By Salvador Dalí­

Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL

La Barque de Nocher, L'espoir. Part of the Divine Comedy collection. Paper dimensions: 65 x 50 cm; plate dimensions: 40 x 30 cm. Numbered in pencil and signed in the plate. 50/ 350. ...

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Late 20th Century Surrealist Art

Materials

Lithograph

Cerberus - Woodcut print - 1963
Cerberus - Woodcut print - 1963

Cerberus - Woodcut print - 1963

By Salvador Dalí­

Located in Roma, IT

Cerberus - Hell  plate 6 is a woodcut print realized in 1963 for a series illustrating the Medieval poem of the "Divine Comedy" by Dante Alighieri. Good conditions. Limited editio...

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1960s Surrealist Art

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Woodcut

Plum, Surrealist Aquatint Etching by Hank Laventhol

Plum, Surrealist Aquatint Etching by Hank Laventhol

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hank Laventhol, American (1927 - 2001) - Plum, Year: Circa 1980, Medium: Aquatint Etching, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: 300, AP XXXV, Image Size: 20 x 15.5 inches, Siz...

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1980s Surrealist Art

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

"Ashore" (2024) Original Oil Painting on Panel
"Ashore" (2024) Original Oil Painting on Panel

"Ashore" (2024) Original Oil Painting on Panel

Located in Denver, CO

Nadezda's beautiful handmade oil on panel painting "Ashore" (2024) is a portrait of a young girl clutching her face contently while resting in a white decorative chair, captured in a...

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2010s Surrealist Art

Materials

Oil, Panel

Abstract - Surrealist Lithograph
Abstract - Surrealist Lithograph

Abstract - Surrealist Lithograph

Located in Houston, TX

Surreal lithograph with light lavender and blue colors, 1982. Titled and numbered on lower left and signed lower right in pencil. Displayed on a white mat with a gold border and fi...

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1980s Surrealist Art

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Paper, Lithograph

Joan Miro, Woman with a Mirror, from Derriere le miroir, 1956
Joan Miro, Woman with a Mirror, from Derriere le miroir, 1956

Joan Miro, Woman with a Mirror, from Derriere le miroir, 1956

By Joan Miró

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite lithograph by Joan Miro (1893–1983), titled La femme au miroir (Woman with a Mirror), from the folio Derriere le miroir, 10 Ans d'Edition 1946–1956, No. 92–93, origina...

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1950s Surrealist Art

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Lithograph

Surrealist composition

Surrealist composition

By (after) Joan Miró

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: collotype (after the Miro lithograph). Printed in 1947 in an edition of 1500 by Meriden Gravure and published by Curt Valentin for "The Prints of Joan Miro" portfolio. Size: ...

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1940s Surrealist Art

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Photogravure

Man Ray, Untitled, from Electa Editrice, 1980 (after)
Man Ray, Untitled, from Electa Editrice, 1980 (after)

Man Ray, Untitled, from Electa Editrice, 1980 (after)

By Man Ray

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite heliogravure after Man Ray (1890–1976), titled Untitled, originates from the 1980 folio Man Ray, Electa Editrice Portfolios. Published by Gruppo Editoriale Electra, Mi...

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1980s Surrealist Art

Materials

Lithograph

Road Less Traveled Hawaii Surrealist Mid Century Figurative Abstract Landscape
Road Less Traveled Hawaii Surrealist Mid Century Figurative Abstract Landscape

Road Less Traveled Hawaii Surrealist Mid Century Figurative Abstract Landscape

By Marguerite Blasingame

Located in Soquel, CA

Road Less Traveled Hawaii Surrealist Mid Century Figurative Abstract Landscape Symbolistic and romantic Surrealist 1940s figurative abstract landscape with a figure journeying down a path in an idyllic landscape by Marguerite Louis Blasingame circa 1940-45. Signed Blasingame lower right corner; from a collection of her work. Unframed. Condition: Excellent; professionally cleaned and UV varnished. Image, 30"H x 20"W. Marguerite and her husband Frank Blasingame...

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1940s Surrealist Art

Materials

Oil, Linen

Joan Miro, Bird Before the Sun, from Derriere le Miroir, 1961
Joan Miro, Bird Before the Sun, from Derriere le Miroir, 1961

Joan Miro, Bird Before the Sun, from Derriere le Miroir, 1961

By Joan Miró

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite lithograph by Joan Miro (1893–1983), titled Oiseau devant le solei (Bird Before the Sun), originates from the April 1961 folio Derriere le Miroir, No. 125-126, published by Maeght Editeur, Paris, under the direction of Aime Maeght, and printed by Imprimerie Arte, Paris, 1961. The composition exemplifies Miro’s poetic use of symbolic imagery, where the bird and sun function as elemental forces within his visual language. Through gestural line, saturated color, and spatial freedom, the work reflects Miro’s fusion of cosmic imagery, instinctive mark making, and lyrical abstraction. Executed on velin paper, this lithograph measures 33 x 15 inches (83.82 x 38.1 cm), with bifold, as issued. Unsigned and unnumbered as issued. The edition reflects the refined technical standards and craftsmanship of Imprimerie Arte, Paris. Artwork Details: Artist: Joan Miro (1893–1983) Title: Oiseau devant le solei (Bird Before the Sun), from Derriere le Miroir, No. 125-126, April 1961 Medium: Lithograph on velin paper Dimensions: 33 x 15 inches (83.82 x 38.1 cm), with bifold, as issued Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered as issued Date: 1961 Publisher: Maeght Editeur, Paris Printer: Imprimerie Arte, Paris Catalogue raisonne reference: Miro, Joan, et al. Joan Miro Lithographe. Maeght, 1972–1992, illustration 1722 Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From the April 1961 folio Derriere le Miroir, No. 125-126, published by Maeght Editeur, Paris About the Publication: Derriere le Miroir (translated as "Behind the Mirror") was an iconic French art periodical published from 1946 to 1982 by Maeght Editeur, one of the most influential art publishers of the twentieth century. Founded by Aime Maeght in Paris, the publication was conceived as a visual and literary collaboration between leading modern artists, poets, and critics. Each issue functioned as both an exhibition catalogue and an autonomous work of art, featuring original lithographs printed directly from the artists stones or plates alongside essays, poems, and critical texts. Over more than three decades, Derriere le Miroir produced over 250 issues and presented an extraordinary range of artists including Henri Matisse, Marc Chagall, Georges Braque, Alexander Calder, Fernand Leger, Pierre Bonnard, Alberto Giacometti, Eduardo Chillida, Ellsworth Kelly, Francis Bacon, Antoni Tapies, Pierre Alechinsky, Pol Bury, Bram van Velde, and many others. Printed by master ateliers such as Mourlot and Arte, the series established new standards of excellence in modern lithography and graphic design. Closely linked to exhibitions at Galerie Maeght, each issue served as a lasting document of postwar modernism, uniting image, text, and philosophy into a uniquely influential publication that remains among the most important and collectible achievements in twentieth century art publishing. About the Artist: Joan Miro (1893–1983) was a Catalan painter, sculptor, printmaker, and ceramicist whose visionary imagination and lyrical abstraction made him one of the most influential and beloved artists of the twentieth century. Born in Barcelona, Miro drew inspiration from Catalan folk art, Romanesque frescoes, and the luminous landscapes of Mont-roig del Camp, developing a deep connection to nature that infused his work with vitality and symbolism. After formal training at the Escola d'Art in Barcelona, he absorbed the lessons of Post-Impressionism and Cubism before moving to Paris in the early 1920s, where he became a leading figure in the Surrealist movement. There, Miro forged a personal visual language of biomorphic shapes, floating symbols, and radiant color harmonies that reflected both spontaneity and spiritual depth. In creative dialogue with peers such as Alexander Calder, Alberto Giacometti, Salvador Dali, Wassily Kandinsky, Marcel Duchamp, and Man Ray, he helped revolutionize modern art by dissolving the boundaries between abstraction and dream imagery. Miro's inventive approach extended far beyond painting, embracing sculpture, ceramics, and monumental public commissions that redefined how art could interact with space and emotion. His expressive freedom and gestural abstraction profoundly influenced later artists including Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, Alexander Calder, Jean Dubuffet, Antoni Tapies, and Joan Mitchell, inspiring generations who sought to merge instinct, color, and imagination. Today, Miro's work remains a cornerstone of modernism, prized by collectors and celebrated in major museums worldwide. His highest auction record was achieved by Peinture (Etoile Bleue) (1927), which sold for approximately 37 million USD at Sothebys, London, on June 19, 2012. Joan Miro Oiseau...

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1960s Surrealist Art

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Lithograph

"Music is Eternal" Black & White Photography 16x16 in Ed of 24 by Olha Stepanian
"Music is Eternal" Black & White Photography 16x16 in Ed of 24 by Olha Stepanian

"Music is Eternal" Black & White Photography 16x16 in Ed of 24 by Olha Stepanian

By Olha Stepanian

Located in Culver City, CA

"Music is Eternal" Black & White Photography 16x16 in Ed of 24 by Olha Stepanian Printed on Epson Professional Paper Signed and numbered by the artist Comes with COA issued by the ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Art

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Photographic Paper

Captive Balloon
Captive Balloon

Captive Balloon

By Fanny Brennan

Located in New York, NY

Created by Surrealist Fanny Brennan from 1993-96, Captive Balloon is an original lithograph in colors on wove paper, hand-monogrammed by the artist in pencil and numbered from the ed...

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Late 20th Century Surrealist Art

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Lithograph

Salvador Dali Pencil Signed Nude on a Rhinoceros Horn
Salvador Dali Pencil Signed Nude on a Rhinoceros Horn

Salvador Dali Pencil Signed Nude on a Rhinoceros Horn

By Salvador Dalí­

Located in San Francisco, CA

Salvador Dali: 1904-1989. One of the most famous artist of the 20th century. A master surrealist, whose auction prices are well into the millions. This image of a nude on a rhinocero...

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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Art

Materials

Etching

Golfers 45 - original figurative landscape painting - contemporary Art
Golfers 45 - original figurative landscape painting - contemporary Art

Golfers 45 - original figurative landscape painting - contemporary Art

Located in London, Chelsea

This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. Step into the serene and orderly world of "Golfers 45," a char...

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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Micro Gestalt Series #3b

Micro Gestalt Series #3b

By Airom

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Acrylic and ink on canvas.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Art

Materials

Canvas, Ink, Acrylic

Lithographs II (1045), Surrealist Lithography by Joan Miro

Lithographs II (1045), Surrealist Lithography by Joan Miro

By Joan Miró

Located in Long Island City, NY

Joan Miro was a Spanish Surrealist artist, world-renowned for his unique art style that blended surrealist fantasy and modern life. This lithograph is part of the series "Lithographs...

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1970s Surrealist Art

Materials

Lithograph

RENÉ MAGRITTE L'EMPIRE DES LUMIÈRES, 1964 Limited edition Lithograph, Surrealism
RENÉ MAGRITTE L'EMPIRE DES LUMIÈRES, 1964 Limited edition Lithograph, Surrealism

RENÉ MAGRITTE L'EMPIRE DES LUMIÈRES, 1964 Limited edition Lithograph, Surrealism

By (after) René Magritte

Located in Madrid, Madrid

L'EMPIRE DES LUMIÈRES, 1964 (THE EMPIRE OF LIGHTS, 1964) Date of creation: 2010 Medium: Lithograph on BFK Rives Paper Edition: 275 Size: 60 x 45 cm Observations: Lithograph on BFK Ri...

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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Art

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Lithograph

Signals - Screen Print by Leo Guida - 1984

Signals - Screen Print by Leo Guida - 1984

By Leo Guida

Located in Roma, IT

Segnali is an artwork realized in 1984 by the italian Contemporary artist Leo Guida (1992 - 2017). Colored screen print on ivory-colored cardboard. Hand-signed, titled and dated o...

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1970s Surrealist Art

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Screen

(after) Julio Gonzalez - "Le Guerrier" pochoir

(after) Julio Gonzalez - "Le Guerrier" pochoir

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: pochoir (after the watercolor). Printed in Paris in 1957 by Jacomet and published by the Galerie Berggruen for a rare catalogue. Image size: 6 1/4 x 3 3/4 inches (160 x 98 mm...

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1950s Surrealist Art

Materials

Lithograph, Stencil

FRENCH SURREALIST SIGNED OIL PAINTING - STILL LIFE BY WINDOW SILL
FRENCH SURREALIST SIGNED OIL PAINTING - STILL LIFE BY WINDOW SILL

FRENCH SURREALIST SIGNED OIL PAINTING - STILL LIFE BY WINDOW SILL

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Artist/ School: French School, second half 20th century Title: Surrealist Still Life study. Medium: oil painting on canvas, framed Size: frame: 23.25 x 17.25 inches, painting...

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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Art

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Canvas, Oil

PRINCE OF CUPS 1979, Signed Lithograph on Arches, Tarot Card Series
PRINCE OF CUPS 1979, Signed Lithograph on Arches, Tarot Card Series

PRINCE OF CUPS 1979, Signed Lithograph on Arches, Tarot Card Series

By Salvador Dalí­

Located in Union City, NJ

Artist - Salvador Dali (Spanish, 1904-1989) Title - PRINCE OF CUPS, Tarot Card Series Publisher - DALART N.V. Year published - 1979 Medium - Lithograph on Arches Cover 270 gsm. 100% acid free, signed in pencil, inscribed 2/5 PP (Printers Proof) by Salvador Dali on lower print margin, publishers mark "DALART N.V. Copyright 1979" blindstamp embossed on lower left print margin. Fine impression, vivid colors, unframed, in very good condition. Print documentation provided.. Listed in the Albert Field's OFFICIAL CATALOGUE OF THE GRAPHIC WORKS OF SALVADOR DALI, Reference #79-15. PRINCE OF CUPS from the Tarot Series 1979, is a surrealist style limited edition lithograph by Salvador Dalí (1904 – 1989) Printed on archival Arches paper, 100% acid free. PRINCE OF CUPS depicts a freely drawn, black line portrait of a young Prince wearing his golden yellow crown, sporting a white ruffle collared shirt, looking slightly sideways posed behind a golden chalice...

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1970s Surrealist Art

Materials

Lithograph

Man Ray, Rayograph to the Skein of Wool, from Electa Editrice, 1980 (after)
Man Ray, Rayograph to the Skein of Wool, from Electa Editrice, 1980 (after)

Man Ray, Rayograph to the Skein of Wool, from Electa Editrice, 1980 (after)

By Man Ray

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite heliogravure after Man Ray (1890–1976), titled Rayograph to the Skein of Wool, originates from the 1980 folio Man Ray, Electa Editrice Portfolios. Published by Gruppo Editoriale Electra, Milano, and printed by Gruppo Editoriale Electra, Milano, 1980. This work exemplifies Man Ray’s invention of the “rayograph,” a cameraless photographic technique in which objects are placed directly on light-sensitive paper and exposed to light. The resulting image, both abstract and tangible, transforms a simple skein of wool into a mysterious interplay of light, form, and shadow. The composition captures the poetic essence of Man Ray’s Surrealist experimentation—an alchemy of chance and precision that fuses everyday materials with pure visual abstraction. Executed as a heliogravure on velin paper, this work measures 15.75 x 11.75 inches. Unsigned and unnumbered as issued. The edition exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of Gruppo Editoriale Electra, Milano. Artwork Details: Artist: After Man Ray (1890–1976) Title: Rayograph to the Skein of Wool Medium: Heliogravure on velin paper Dimensions: 15.75 x 11.75 inches (40.01 x 29.84 cm) Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered as issued Date: 1980 Publisher: Gruppo Editoriale Electra, Milano Printer: Gruppo Editoriale Electra, Milano Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From the folio Man Ray, Electa Editrice Portfolios, published and printed by Gruppo Editoriale Electra, Milano, 1980 Notes: Excerpted from the folio (translated from Italian), Limited edition of M examples, drawn in heliogravure on special paper, designed specifically for the Portfolios Electa. Gruppo Editoriale Electra/Milan. Printed in Italy. About the Publication: The Man Ray, Electa Editrice Portfolio (1980) was published by Gruppo Editoriale Electra in Milan as part of the distinguished Electa Portfolios series, which celebrated the masters of 20th-century photography through the artisanal process of heliogravure printing. This edition was dedicated to Man Ray’s seminal body of photographic work from 1920 to 1934—an era in which he redefined modern image-making through technical invention, surrealist experimentation, and intellectual daring. Produced in collaboration with leading photographic historians and Italian master printers, the portfolio was printed on specially manufactured velin paper designed exclusively for the Electa Portfolios, ensuring tonal precision and textural depth true to the artist’s originals. The publication represents one of the most refined posthumous tributes to Man Ray’s legacy, combining Italian craftsmanship with avant-garde vision to preserve the luminous complexity of his photographs. Created with the same devotion to innovation and elegance that characterized Man Ray’s own practice, this edition remains an important intersection of fine art publishing and modernist history. About the Artist: Man Ray (1890–1976) was an American-born painter, sculptor, photographer, filmmaker, and conceptual visionary whose radical imagination and technical innovation transformed modern art and established him as one of the leading figures of the 20th century. Born Emmanuel Radnitzky in Philadelphia, he became a central force in both the Dada and Surrealist movements, defying artistic boundaries and redefining the relationship between art, technology, and the unconscious. After early involvement in New York’s avant-garde with Francis Picabia and Marcel Duchamp, Man Ray moved to Paris in 1921, where he joined a revolutionary circle of artists including Pablo Picasso, Alexander Calder, Alberto Giacometti, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Wassily Kandinsky, and Marcel Duchamp. There, he pioneered the “rayograph,” or photogram—a cameraless photographic technique that used light and shadow to create ethereal abstract compositions—and produced some of the most iconic images in art history, including Le Violon d’Ingres (1924) and Noire et Blanche (1926). His photography, distinguished by its fusion of elegance, surrealism, and psychological depth, captured the essence of modernist Paris and immortalized creative icons such as Kiki de Montparnasse, Gertrude Stein, and James Joyce. At the same time, Man Ray’s experimental films, including Le Retour a la Raison (1923) and L’Etoile de mer (1928), and his sculptural works like The Gift (1921) and Object to Be Destroyed (1923), expanded the possibilities of art itself, transforming ordinary objects into symbols of mystery and desire. His conceptual approach—viewing art as an idea rather than an object—anticipated later movements such as Pop Art, Minimalism, and Conceptual Art, profoundly influencing artists like Andy Warhol, Robert Rauschenberg, Jasper Johns, and Joseph Beuys, as well as photographers Helmut Newton, Guy Bourdin, Cindy Sherman, and Richard Avedon. Even in exile during World War II, while working in Los Angeles, he continued to innovate, blending Surrealist fantasy with the luminosity of the California landscape before returning to Paris, where he spent his final decades refining his poetic, intellectual, and sensuous vision. Exhibited in major institutions such as the Museum of Modern Art, the Tate Modern, and the Centre Pompidou, Man Ray’s work remains foundational to modern art history—bridging painting, photography, film, and sculpture in a body of work that continues to shape the language of visual culture. Standing alongside Pablo Picasso, Alexander Calder, Alberto Giacometti, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Wassily Kandinsky, and Marcel Duchamp, Man Ray endures as one of the most original and influential artists of the modern era. His highest auction record was achieved by Noire et Blanche (1926), which sold for 3.13 million USD at Christie’s, Paris, on November 9, 2017, confirming his status as a timeless innovator whose genius continues to inspire artists, collectors, and dreamers worldwide. Man Ray Rayograph...

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1980s Surrealist Art

Materials

Lithograph

"Hombre contemplando la luna" original etching
"Hombre contemplando la luna" original etching

"Hombre contemplando la luna" original etching

By Rufino Tamayo

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original etching and aquatint. Printed in 1947 on Velin de Hollande paper and published in New York by the Quadrangle Press as the frontispiece of the deluxe edition of Rober...

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1940s Surrealist Art

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

10 Angry Men
10 Angry Men

10 Angry Men

Located in Zofingen, AG

I have sent my work to over 65 countries and some significant landmarks such as Berkeley Square in London’s Mayfair, 5th Ave New York, Malibu beach in California Hong Kong, Monaco, M...

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2010s Surrealist Art

Materials

Oil

(after) Kurt Seligmann - pochoir

(after) Kurt Seligmann - pochoir

By Kurt Seligmann

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: pochoir (after the painting). This exquisitely rich impression on black wove paper was published in 1941 by the Nierendorf Gallery, of New York, for the cover of a now quite ...

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1940s Surrealist Art

Materials

Lithograph

The Madonna of Port Lligat Sculpture
The Madonna of Port Lligat Sculpture

The Madonna of Port Lligat Sculpture

By Salvador Dalí­

Located in Hollywood, FL

ARTIST: Salvador Dali TITLE: The Madonna of Port Lligat MEDIUM: Sculpture with Bronze Patina SIGNED: Engraved signature in the sculpture EDITION NUMBER: F 015/100 MEASUREMENTS...

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1960s Surrealist Art

Materials

Bronze

Futura Skateboard Deck (Futura 2000)
Futura Skateboard Deck (Futura 2000)

Futura Skateboard Deck (Futura 2000)

By Futura

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Futura Skateboard Deck: Medium: Silkscreen on Maplewood Skateboard Deck. Year: 2023. Dimensions: 31 x 8 inches (38.1 x 22.9 cm). In original shrink wrap; excellent condition. Print...

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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Art

Materials

Wood, Screen

Untitled
Untitled

Untitled

By Wifredo Lam

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Wifredo Lam, Cuban (1902 - 1982) Title: Untitled - I Year: 1957 Medium: Crayon and Pastel on Paper, signed and dated l.r. Paper Size: 22 in. x 26.5 in. (55.88 cm x 67.31...

Category

1950s Surrealist Art

Materials

Paper, Crayon, Pastel

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