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Man Ray Lighting

American, 1890-1976

Born Emmanuel Radnitzky, Man Ray was a famous American filmmaker, painter and photographer. His career is distinctive, above all, for the success he achieved in both the United States and Europe. First maturing at the center of American modernism in the 1910s, he made Paris his home in the 1920s and 1930s. In the 1940s, he crossed the Atlantic once again and spent periods in New York and Hollywood. 

Ray’s art spanned painting, sculpture, film, prints and poetry, and in his long career, he worked in styles influenced by Cubism, Futurism, Dada and Surrealism. He also successfully navigated the worlds of commercial and fine art and came to be a sought-after fashion photographer. Ray is perhaps most remembered for his photographs of the inter-war years, in particular, the camera-less pictures he called "Rayographs," but he always regarded himself first and foremost as a painter. Although he matured as an abstract painter, Ray eventually disregarded the traditional superiority painting held over photography and happily moved between different forms. Dada and Surrealism were important in encouraging this attitude; they also persuaded him that the idea that motivates a work of art was more important than the work of art itself. 

André Breton once described Ray as a pre-Surrealist, something which accurately describes his natural affinity for the style. Even before the movement had coalesced, in the mid-1920s, his work, influenced by Marcel Duchamp, had Surrealist undertones. He would continue to draw on the movement's ideas throughout his life. Ray's work has ultimately been very important in popularizing Surrealism.

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Creator: Man Ray
Rue Férou by Man Ray Paradisoterrestre Edition
Rue Férou by Man Ray Paradisoterrestre Edition

Rue Férou by Man Ray Paradisoterrestre Edition

$1,186 / item

Rue Férou by Man Ray Paradisoterrestre Edition

By Paradisoterrestre, Man Ray

Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT

Designed in 1972 - Paradisoterrestre Edition Materials: brass-plated metal structure, cardboard canvas light diffuser Colours: diffuser in white, black, green, blue “A flash of joy and poetry. The simplest directional lampshade in history meets the objet trouvé. The perfect object was born.” In the studio located in Rue Férou...

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20th Century Man Ray for Gavina Pair of Table Lamps mod. La lune sous le chapeau
20th Century Man Ray for Gavina Pair of Table Lamps mod. La lune sous le chapeau

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20th Century Man Ray for Gavina Pair of Table Lamps mod. La lune sous le chapeau

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Man Ray was an American visual artist who spent most of his career in Paris. Man Ray's career is distinctive above all for the success he achieved in both the United States and Europ...

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Iconic “La Lune Sous Le Chapeau” Table Lamp by Man Ray
Iconic “La Lune Sous Le Chapeau” Table Lamp by Man Ray

Iconic “La Lune Sous Le Chapeau” Table Lamp by Man Ray

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Iconic “La Lune Sous Le Chapeau” Table Lamp by Man Ray

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Discover the Iconic “La Lune Sous Le Chapeau” Table Lamp New‑Old‑Stock, 1980s, Sirrah Italy — Designed by Man Ray Illuminate Your Space with Surrealist Elegance Step into a world...

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Man Ray lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Man Ray lighting are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. We have 4 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 1 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original lighting by Man Ray were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the late 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider lighting by Missoni, Luceplan, and Gian Franco Frattini. Prices for Man Ray lighting can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $845 and can go as high as $6,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,032.

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Questions About Man Ray Lighting
  • What did Man Ray create?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Man Ray created paintings, collages and films, but he is best known for photography. While working in his darkroom, he discovered that by moving objects around on photosensitive paper he could create unique images dubbed rayographs or photograms. Find a collection of Man Ray art on 1stDibs.
  • What type of photography did Man Ray do?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Man Ray, an American photographer, painter and filmmaker, was known for his revolutionary experimentation with photography, including making “cameraless” pictures by placing objects on light-sensitive paper and exposing the paper to light. Ray called these photographs “rayographs.” On 1stDibs, Shop a collection of authentic Man Ray photographs from top sellers worldwide.
  • Who was Man Ray, the Surrealist photographer?
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    1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    Man Ray, the Surrealist photographer, was born Emmanuel Radnitzky. His career is distinctive for the success he achieved in both the United States and Europe. Ray’s art spanned painting, sculpture, film, prints and poetry, and in his long career, he worked in styles influenced by Cubism, Futurism, Dada and Surrealism. He also successfully navigated the worlds of commercial and fine art and became a sought-after fashion photographer. Ray is perhaps most remembered for his photographs of the interwar years, in particular the camera-less pictures he called "Rayographs." Shop a variety of Man Ray art on 1stDibs.
  • Why did Man Ray change his name?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    Man Ray changed his name in response to antisemitic attitudes that were impacting his work during the early 20th century. "Man" came from his nickname, Manny, shortened from Emmanuel. For his surname, Ray took the first two and final letters of his birth name, Radnitzky. Explore a range of Man Ray art on 1stDibs.

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