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Mid-20th Century Magical Realism, Surrealist Painting, Cleveland School Artist
Mid-20th Century Magical Realism, Surrealist Painting, Cleveland School Artist

Mid-20th Century Magical Realism, Surrealist Painting, Cleveland School Artist

By Paul Riba

Located in Beachwood, OH

Paul Riba (American, 1912-1977) Untitled Oil on panel Signed lower right 30 x 18 inches 39.25 x 27.25 inches, framed Paul Riba was a painter of Magic Realism. He explored the unrea...

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20th Century Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

The Happy Couple, Mid Century Surrealist Fantasy Landscape by Ohio artist
The Happy Couple, Mid Century Surrealist Fantasy Landscape by Ohio artist

The Happy Couple, Mid Century Surrealist Fantasy Landscape by Ohio artist

By Mary Spain

Located in Beachwood, OH

Mary Spain (American, 1934-1983) The Happy Couple Oil on canvas Signed middle right, signed and titled verso 22 x 26 inches Set in a realm of fantasy, Mary Spain’s work exhibits odd...

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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Driftwood & Fish, Mid-20th Century Magical Realism, Surrealist Cleveland Artist
Driftwood & Fish, Mid-20th Century Magical Realism, Surrealist Cleveland Artist

Driftwood & Fish, Mid-20th Century Magical Realism, Surrealist Cleveland Artist

By Paul Riba

Located in Beachwood, OH

Paul Riba (American, 1912-1977) Driftwood and Fish Oil on panel Signed lower right 9.25 x 23.5 inches 14 x 28.25 inches, framed Paul Riba was a painter of Magic Realism. He explore...

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20th Century Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Night Riders, Mid-20th Century Surrealist Landscape w/ Horse & Riders
Night Riders, Mid-20th Century Surrealist Landscape w/ Horse & Riders

Night Riders, Mid-20th Century Surrealist Landscape w/ Horse & Riders

Located in Beachwood, OH

Hugh M. Poe (American, 1902-1973) Night Riders, 1962 Oil on artist's board Signed lower right 20 x 25 inches 26.75 x 31.75 inches, framed Condition: Craquelure throughout. There are...

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1960s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Cast Stone Surrealist Figurative Sculpture
Cast Stone Surrealist Figurative Sculpture

Cast Stone Surrealist Figurative Sculpture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cast Stone Surrealist Figurative Sculpture on Marble Base. American, circa mid 20th century.

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Mid-20th Century American Figurative Sculptures

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Cast Stone, Marble

Surrealist Figurative Sculptures by Marco Celotti
Surrealist Figurative Sculptures by Marco Celotti

Surrealist Figurative Sculptures by Marco Celotti

By Marco Celotti

Located in New York, NY

A group of sculptures by Italian American artist Marco Celotti. Created circa 1970. These highly animated characters can only bring to mind thoughts of storytelling. Perfect for ta...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Surrealist Figurative Sculptures by Marco Celotti
Surrealist Figurative Sculptures by Marco Celotti

Surrealist Figurative Sculptures by Marco Celotti

By Marco Celotti

Located in New York, NY

A strong pair of sculptures by Italian American artist Marco Celotti. Created circa 1970. This highly animated pair of characters can only bring to mind thoughts of storytelling. P...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Stoneware

Mid Century Modern Surrealist Hawaiian Visionary Art - The Dream & the Dreamers
Mid Century Modern Surrealist Hawaiian Visionary Art - The Dream & the Dreamers

Mid Century Modern Surrealist Hawaiian Visionary Art - The Dream & the Dreamers

By Marguerite Blasingame

Located in Soquel, CA

Symbolic and surreal landscape with three women in a mystical garden setting walking toward a plaque "The dream and the dreamer are one" by Marguerite Louis Blasingame (American; 190...

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1940s Futurist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars

Kumulipo, Source of Life - Mid Century Modern Surrealist Hawaiian Visionary Art
Kumulipo, Source of Life - Mid Century Modern Surrealist Hawaiian Visionary Art

Kumulipo, Source of Life - Mid Century Modern Surrealist Hawaiian Visionary Art

By Marguerite Blasingame

Located in Soquel, CA

Symbolic and surreal landscape with figure eminating life force by Marguerite Louis Blasingame (American; 1906-1947), circa 1940-45. Marguerite and her husband Frank Blasingame were ...

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1940s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Hand-Crafted Surrealist Porcelain Ear Sculpture, Mid-Century Modern
Hand-Crafted Surrealist Porcelain Ear Sculpture, Mid-Century Modern

Hand-Crafted Surrealist Porcelain Ear Sculpture, Mid-Century Modern

By (after) Salvador Dali, René Magritte, Giorgio De Chirico

Located in Round Top, TX

, Giorgio De Chirico, all wonderfully playful Surrealist artists of their time, and influential into future

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

1977 Mid-Century Modern Alan "Budd" Lewin Bronze Surrealist Figures Sculpture
1977 Mid-Century Modern Alan "Budd" Lewin Bronze Surrealist Figures Sculpture

1977 Mid-Century Modern Alan "Budd" Lewin Bronze Surrealist Figures Sculpture

Located in St. Louis, MO

Alan "Budd" Lewin Missouri (1908-2005). Unique circa 1970s MCM bronze abstract two space alien figures on layered travertine base. Signed Lewin on the back of one sculpture. Budd oft...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Travertine, Bronze

Costa Brava, Spain, Nuns w/ Umbrellas & Chairs, Surrealist Scene
Costa Brava, Spain, Nuns w/ Umbrellas & Chairs, Surrealist Scene

Costa Brava, Spain, Nuns w/ Umbrellas & Chairs, Surrealist Scene

By Louis Bosa

Located in Beachwood, OH

Louis Bosa (American, 1905-1981) Costa Brava, Spain Oil on board Signed lower right 14 x 24 inches 23 x 33 inches, framed Born in Codroipo, a small village only a few miles from Ven...

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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Comes June (Surrealist Bride painting)
Comes June (Surrealist Bride painting)

Comes June (Surrealist Bride painting)

By Nura Ulreich

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Nura Ulreich (1899-1950). June Comes, ca. 1935. Oil on sized panel. 24 x 30 inches; 26 x 32 inches framed. Metal leaf over wormy chestnut custom frame. Excellent condition. Signed lo...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Nude - Original Etching and Drypoint - Mid-20th Century

Nude - Original Etching and Drypoint - Mid-20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

the Mid-20th Century. In very good conditions. The artwork created through deft strokes, delicate and

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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Drypoint, Etching

Torso and Arm, Surrealist Lithograph by Donald DeMauro
Torso and Arm, Surrealist Lithograph by Donald DeMauro

Torso and Arm, Surrealist Lithograph by Donald DeMauro

Located in Long Island City, NY

Donald DeMauro, American (1936 - ) - Torso and Arm, Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: 70, Image Size: 31 x 21 inches, Size: 35.5 x 25 in. (90.17 x 63.5 cm)

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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Figure in Doorway, Surrealist Etching by Leonor Fini
Figure in Doorway, Surrealist Etching by Leonor Fini

Figure in Doorway, Surrealist Etching by Leonor Fini

By Leonor Fini

Located in Long Island City, NY

Leonor Fini, Argentine/French (1918 - 1996) - Figure in Doorway, Medium: Etching, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: 207/220, Image Size: 7.5 x 5.25 inches, Size: 12.5 x 10 in. ...

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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Transhumante, Surrealist Aquatint Etching by Fernando de Szyszlo
Transhumante, Surrealist Aquatint Etching by Fernando de Szyszlo

Transhumante, Surrealist Aquatint Etching by Fernando de Szyszlo

By Fernando de Szyszlo

Located in Long Island City, NY

Transhumante Fernando de Szyszlo, Peruvian (1925–2017) Aquatint Etching, signed and numbered in pencil Edition of 44/80 Size: 42.5 x 28 in. (107.95 x 71.12 cm)

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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

Demons - Original China Ink - Mid 20th Century
Demons - Original China Ink - Mid 20th Century

Demons - Original China Ink - Mid 20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Demons is an original drawing in china Ink by an anonymous artist in the mid-20th Century. Good

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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink

'Encircled' — Mid-Century Surrealism, Atelier 17
'Encircled' — Mid-Century Surrealism, Atelier 17

'Encircled' — Mid-Century Surrealism, Atelier 17

Located in Myrtle Beach, SC

Ian Hugo, 'Encircled', engraving, 1946, edition 50. Signed, dated, titled, and numbered '5/50' in pencil. With the blind stamp 'madeleine-claude jobrack EDITIONS', in the bottom rig...

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1940s Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Engraving

Tanks & Trees — Mid-century American Surrealism
Tanks & Trees — Mid-century American Surrealism

Tanks & Trees — Mid-century American Surrealism

Located in Myrtle Beach, SC

Karl Eugene Fortess, 'Tanks & Trees', lithograph, c. 1940, edition 100. Signed, titled, and numbered '100/P' in pencil. Inscribed 'For Usui - K.' in the bottom left margin. A fine, r...

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1940s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

1960's French Surrealist Modernist Oil Lady Looking at Viewer with Boats
1960's French Surrealist Modernist Oil Lady Looking at Viewer with Boats

1960's French Surrealist Modernist Oil Lady Looking at Viewer with Boats

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

French Modernist painter, circa 1960's oil on canvas canvas: 21.5 x 18 inches provenance: private collection, France condition: very good and sound condition

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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

'By the Arks' — Mid-20th Century Surrealism
'By the Arks' — Mid-20th Century Surrealism

'By the Arks' — Mid-20th Century Surrealism

By Federico Castellon

Located in Myrtle Beach, SC

Federico Castellon, 'By the Arks', 1941, lithograph, edition 250, Freundlich 10D. Signed in pencil. Signed in the stone, lower left. A fine, atmospheric impression on cream, wove pap...

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1940s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

'Early Marshes' — Mid-Century Surrealism, Atelier 17
'Early Marshes' — Mid-Century Surrealism, Atelier 17

'Early Marshes' — Mid-Century Surrealism, Atelier 17

Located in Myrtle Beach, SC

Ian Hugo, 'Early Marshes', from the portfolio 'Ten Engravings'. engraving, 1943, edition 50. Signed, dated, titled, and numbered '37/50' in pencil. A fine impression, with delicate ...

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1940s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Engraving

'Forest Woman' — Mid-Century Surrealism, Atelier 17
'Forest Woman' — Mid-Century Surrealism, Atelier 17

'Forest Woman' — Mid-Century Surrealism, Atelier 17

Located in Myrtle Beach, SC

Ian Hugo, 'Forest Woman', engraving, 1945, edition 50. Signed, dated, titled, and numbered '5/50' in pencil. With the blind stamp 'madeleine-claude jobrack EDITIONS', in the bottom ...

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1940s Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Engraving

Le Cheval (The Horse) — Mid-Century Cubism
Le Cheval (The Horse) — Mid-Century Cubism

Le Cheval (The Horse) — Mid-Century Cubism

By Léopold Survage

Located in Myrtle Beach, SC

Léopold Survage, 'Le Cheval' (The Horse), color etching, edition 60, 1953. Signed and numbered '46/60' in pencil. Initialed in the plate, lower right. A superb, richly-inked impressi...

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1950s Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

'Arbre-Homme' (Tree-Man) —Mid-Century European Surrealism
'Arbre-Homme' (Tree-Man) —Mid-Century European Surrealism

'Arbre-Homme' (Tree-Man) —Mid-Century European Surrealism

By Ferdinand Springer

Located in Myrtle Beach, SC

Ferdinand Springer, 'Arbre-Homme', engraving, 1945, edition 23. Signed and numbered '23/20' in pencil. A fine, richly-inked impression, on heavy, buff wove paper, the full sheet wit...

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1940s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Engraving

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A Close Look at Surrealist Art

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.

Find a collection of original Surrealist paintings, sculptures, prints and multiples and more art on 1stDibs.