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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Man Ray Black and White Photography of Lee Miller Framed in XXth Century Frame
By Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Portrait of Lee Miller photographed by Man Ray, circa 1930. A posthumous print from the original negative by Pierre Gassmann, circa 1970. Framed in a early xxth century frame. Bor...
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Man Ray "Concrete Mixer" Hand-Woven Wool Tapestry
By Man Ray
Located in New York, NY
-Design in 1916, Woven 1973 -79 x 59 in, 200 x 150 cm -Signed and Numbered 4/6 -Manufactured by Atelier 3, Paris, France -Provenance: Private French Collection This tapestry, Concret...
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Man Ray "Jeune Fille" Hand-Woven Wool Tapestry
By Man Ray, Atelier 3
Located in New York, NY
-Design in 1916, Woven 1973 -79 x 59 in, 200 x 150 cm -Signed and Numbered 5/6 -Manufactured by Atelier 3, Paris, France -Provenance: Private French Collection
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1986 Man Ray - Galleria Bianca Pilat Milano Original Vintage Poster
By Man Ray
Located in Winchester, GB
Gorgeous poster promoting Man Ray's solo exhibition at the Galleria Bianca Pilat in Milan, Italy. The exhibition opened on October and ran until November 1986 and featured many of th...
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Man Ray Epreuve de Artiste Photography – Hand Signed and Stamped Masterpiece
By Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Immerse yourself in the surreal with this exceptional black and white Epreuve de Artiste photography by the legendary Man Ray. A surrealist portrait of a woman, meticulously framed i...
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Man Ray "Orchestra" Hand-Woven Wool Tapestry
By Man Ray
Located in New York, NY
-Design in 1916, Woven 1973 -79 x 59 in, 200 x 150 cm -Signed and Numbered 5/6 -Manufactured by Atelier 3, Paris, France -Provenance: Private French Collection This striking tapestry...
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Rare Man Ray Hand Signed Black and White Photography of Gigi, 1927
By Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Man Ray photography of Gigi, 1927. Hand signed in pencil. Stamped by Man Ray Paris. Born (Philadelphia, 1890-Paris, 1976) Emmanuel Radnitzky, Man Ray adopted his pseudonym in 1909,...
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Man Ray Kiki de Montparnasse Décolletage Photograph, 1920s
By Man Ray
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A Man Ray vintage silver gelatin portrait photograph of Alice Prin (Kiki de Montparnasse), his lover and muse. The décolletage portrait is printed...
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1966 Man Ray - Los Angeles County Museum of Art Original Vintage Poster
By Man Ray
Located in Winchester, GB
Gorgeous poster promoting Man Ray's solo exhibition at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. The exhibition opened on October 26th 1966 and featured many of the artists paintings and...
Paper
Black & White Photography Limited Edition Portrait of a
Located in Weesp, NL
Limited Edition #01/10 Black & White portrait of a road house Chef in Nikko, October 2022 by Taco Joustra. This portrait is part of a series titled "Faces of Japan". The museum quality fine art B&W print measures Height : 20.866 x Width : 15.994 inches. This includes the 0.787 inch white border The photograph will be signed and numbered . Japanese cuisine, also known as washoku, is characterized by its emphasis on seasonality, simplicity, and balance of flavors. It also places a strong emphasis on the appearance of dishes, with a focus on presentation. Sushi, ramen, and tempura are some of the most well-known Japanese dishes...
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$1,180
H 20.87 in W 15.91 in D 0.01 in
Black & White Photography Limited Edition Portrait of a Japanese Sushi Chef
Located in Weesp, NL
Limited Edition #01/10 Black & White portrait of a Sushi Chef in Tokyo October 2022 by Taco Joustra. This portrait is part of a series titled "Faces of Ja...
Paper
$2,050
H 39.5 in W 27.63 in D 0.01 in
'Hold Your Man' Original Vintage Movie Poster by Eric Rohman, Swedish, 1933
By Eric Rohman
Located in Devon, GB
A splendid stone lithograph poster with bold Art Deco artwork by noted Swedish designer Eric Rohman for the Swedish release of MGM's 1933 pre-Code rom...
Paper, Linen
$802Sale Price|24% Off
H 32.29 in W 16.54 in D 0.79 in
Flemish Tapestry Fragment, Hand-Woven Wool, Late 17th Century, 82cm
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
B/876 - Flemish XVIII tapestry nice fragment for wall: an idea for an unusual picture on wall, more elegant and less expensive. It is certainly not common to see it in a house.
Wool
$544Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.94 in W 18.71 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage Poster by Bernard Buffet May 1958 Original Vintage Poster
By Bernard Buffet
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Original vintage poster by Bernard Buffet May 1958.
Paper
$2,800
H 65 in W 85 in D 0.2 in
Classic French Hunting Scene Tapestry, 7'1 x 5'5 Hand-Woven Wool, 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Classic French hunting Scene Tapestry 7'1 x 5'5. A 20th century hand woven reproduction of a classic French hunting scene tapestry.
Wool
$1,699
H 51.19 in W 33.86 in D 1.19 in
1960 Scandinavian Wall Tapestry, Hand-Woven Wool & Linen, Poland
Located in L’ISLE-SUR-LA-SORGUE, FR
Scandinavian tapestry from the 1960s, handwoven with a dense weave, featuring a harmonious palette of natural colors. Perfect condition with label on the back. Artist: A. Raczk...
Wool, Linen
Framed Black and White Photography Print of Nude Figure
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Striking black and white photographic print of a nude figure, elegantly framed. The composition highlights the interplay of light and shadow, celebrating the human form with a timele...
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Beautiful Egyptian Wissa Wassef Style Hand Woven Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover a charming piece of history with this exquisite vintage Egyptian tapestry. Adorned with a delightful childish design inspired by the...
Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Hand Woven Polish Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful mid century polish tapestry Kilim with beautiful native design and beautiful colors, entirely hand woven with wool on cotton foundation....
Wool, Cotton
$15,920Sale Price|38% Off
H 106.7 in W 128.35 in D 0.24 in
18th Century Aubusson Tapestry Verdure, Hand-Woven Wool, France
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A luxurious 18th-century Aubusson tapestry, depicting a dog barking at fowl on a river, in a typically rural and architectural-themed landscape. Hand-woven in wool, in predominantly ...
Wool
Woven Wool Tapestry in the Style of Evelyn Ackerman
By Evelyn Ackerman
Located in Kansas City, MO
Beautiful vintage modern wall hanging of an outdoor scene with people, animals, and trees in the styled of Evelyn Ackerman. Very good condi...
Wool
Man Ray "The meeting" - French Wool Tapestry
By Man Ray
Located in New York, NY
- Handwoven wool tapestry by Atelier 3, Paris. - Edition/6 - Project date: 1913 (from the Revolving Doors series) - Weaving date: c. 1975 - “The Meeting" is a part of tapestry series...
Wool
Man Ray Framed Black and White Photography - Limited Edition
By Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Immerse yourself in the surrealist world of Man Ray with this framed black and white photograph, a masterpiece of surrealist art. Printed in heliogravure, this artwork is part of a l...
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Man Ray Framed Black and White Photography
By Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Immerse yourself in the surrealist world of Man Ray with this framed black and white photograph, a masterpiece of surrealist art. Printed in heliogravure, this artwork is part of a l...
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Man Ray Framed Black and White Photography - Limited Edition
By Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Immerse yourself in the surrealist world of Man Ray with this framed black and white photograph, a masterpiece of surrealist art. Printed in heliogravure, this artwork is part of a l...
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H 21.2 in W 36.7 in D 0.1 in
1966 Man Ray - Los Angeles County Museum of Art Original Vintage Poster
By Man Ray
Located in Winchester, GB
Gorgeous poster promoting Man Ray's solo exhibition at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. The exhibition opened on October 26th 1966 and featured many of the artists paintings and...
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H 16.74 in W 14.38 in D 1.19 in
Man Ray Framed Black and White Photography - Limited Edition Heliogravure
By Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Immerse yourself in the surrealist world of Man Ray with this framed black and white photograph, a masterpiece of surrealist art. Printed in heliogravure, this artwork is part of a l...
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H 26.75 in W 38.5 in D 0.25 in
"A L' Heure de L' Observatoire-Les Amoureux" Man Ray Art Exhibition Poster 1983
By Man Ray
Located in San Diego, CA
"A L' Heure de L' Observatoire-Les Amoureux" art exhibition offset lithograph poster by Man Ray, circa 1983. The poster is in good vintage condition with no rips or tears and is mou...
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H 33.5 in W 20.625 in D 1 in
Exhibition Poster for Man Ray at Galerie Alexandre Iolas, Paris, 1973-1974
By Man Ray
Located in Atlanta, GA
Exhibition Poster for Man Ray at Galerie Alexandre Iolas, Paris, 1973-1974 Made in Italy - original exhibition poster
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Man Ray Photography
By Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Man Ray photography This is an archive silver gelatin copy. Not signed or stamped. Man Ray (1890–1976) was an American visual artist who spent most of his...
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Man Ray Alphabet Prints Set of 26
By Man Ray
Located in Atlanta, GA
Complete Set of 26 "Analphabet" prints, by Man Ray, circa 1974. This work was originally created in 1947, and these are from the 1974 limited edition by Nadada Editions. They have be...
Glass, Wood, Paper
Rayograph 1922, Man Ray
By Man Ray
Located in bari, IT
Rayograph A term invented by Man Ray, in which he merged his name with the word “photograph” to describe his particular approach to the technique of making photograms. As old as photography itself, photograms are photographic prints made by placing objects and other elements on photosensitive paper and exposing it to light, without the use of a camera.” (Source: MoMa) Edition: Griffelkunst edition, the print has been printed in 1978...
Wood, Paper
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H 7.09 in W 10.04 in D 0.79 in
Man Ray Le Monde des Echecs Framed Photographic Print of Marcel Duchamp
By Marcel Duchamp, Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Print from "Le Monde des Echecs" Serie No. 1. by Edition L'Echiquier, 1933. V. Halberstadt and M. Duchamp photomontage by Man Ray. Portfolio of famous chess players and chess book...
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