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Artist: André Breton
Original poster of the XIth International Exhibition of Surrealism
Original poster of the XIth International Exhibition of Surrealism

André BretonOriginal poster of the XIth International Exhibition of Surrealism, 1965

$1,736

Original poster of the XIth International Exhibition of Surrealism

By André Breton

Located in PARIS, FR

Beautiful poster of the XIth International Exhibition of Surrealism, presented in December 1965 at the galerie de l'Œil in Paris. André Robert Breton ( 1896 - 1966 ) was a French writer and poet. He is best known as the co-founder, leader and principal theorist of Surrealism. His writings include the first Manifesto of Surrealism of 1924, in which he defined Surrealism as "pure psychic automatism". Alongside his role as leader of the Surrealist movement, he authored such famous books as Nadja and L'Amour fou. These activities, combined with his critical and theoretical work on writing and the visual arts, made André Breton...

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1960s Surrealist André Breton Art

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Linen, Paper, Lithograph

L'Immaculée Conception - Rare Book illustrated by André Breton - 1930

André BretonL'Immaculée Conception - Rare Book illustrated by André Breton - 1930, 1930

$478

L'Immaculée Conception - Rare Book illustrated by André Breton - 1930

By André Breton

Located in Roma, IT

Edition of 2111 copies. Copy on Imponderable Sorel-Moussel paper. Original paperback cover. First edition. Beautiful copy of the relevant experimental work by Breton and Eluard. Very...

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1930s Modern André Breton Art

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Paper

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Nadja - Rare Book illustrated by André Breton - 1928

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Nadja - Rare Book illustrated by André Breton - 1928

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Located in Roma, IT

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Toyen - Vintage Rare Illustrated Book - 1953
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Find a wide variety of authentic André Breton art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by André Breton in paper, etching, fabric and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the modern style. Not every interior allows for large André Breton art, so small editions measuring 5 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Jean Gabriel Daragnès , Léon Gischia, and Roland Topor. André Breton art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $334 and tops out at $5,013, while the average work can sell for $724.

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Questions About André Breton Art
  • Who is the father of Surrealism?
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    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    The father of Surrealism is Salvador Dalí.

  • What did André Breton say about Surrealism?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    André Breton said a lot about Surrealism. In fact, he authored the 1924 Surrealist Manifesto that sought to define and explain the movement. In it, he said that Surrealism was “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. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of Surrealist art.
  • What are the principles of Surrealism of André Breton?
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    1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    The principles of Surrealism of André Breton held that the art movement was “a violent reaction against the impoverishment and sterility of thought processes that resulted from centuries of rationalism.” In his 1924 Surrealist Manifesto, he established that Surrealism sought to explore the unconscious workings of the human mind, a concept first explored by psychiatrist Sigmund Freud. Breton also wrote that Surrealism was "the invisible ray which will one day enable us to win out over our opponents," suggesting that he believed the ultimate aim of the movement was to impart social change during the turbulent time between the two world wars. Find an assortment of Surrealist art on 1stDibs.
  • Who are the three artists that were most famous for Surrealism?
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    1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    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.
  • Did André Breton create Surrealism?
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    1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    No, André Breton did not create Surrealism. However, he did help to define it. In 1924, the poet and critic authored the Surrealist Manifesto, in which he described the Surrealist approach as “a violent reaction against the impoverishment and sterility of thought processes that resulted from centuries of rationalism.” The movement itself grew out of the work of numerous artists, including Max Ernst, Salvador Dalí, Man Ray, Joan Miró, René Magritte, Yves Tanguy, Frida Kahlo and Meret Oppenheim. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Surrealist art.