Man Ray Photography
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
Man Ray Black and White Portrait Photography of André Breton
By Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Portrait of André Breton photographed by Man Ray, 1932.
A posthumous print from the original negative in 1977 by Pierre Gassmann.
Gelatin silver bromide.
Born (Philadelphia,...
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Man Ray Masterpiece: Timeless Elegance in Monochrome – Vintage Framed Photograph
By Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Step into the enigmatic world of Man Ray, a trailblazer in the realms of Dada and Surrealism, through this exceptional black and white photograph. Carefully framed in an early 20th-c...
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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's Solarized B&W Portrait of Georges Braque, Posthumous Print, 1977
By Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Immerse yourself in the world of 20th century art with this striking Man Ray solarized black and white photography of Georges Braque, captured in 1930. This powerful portrait, printed posthumously from the original negative in 1977 by Pierre Gassmann, showcases the visionary talent of Man Ray, a renowned American visual artist.
Crafted using gelatin silver bromide, this exceptional piece highlights Man Ray's (1890-1976) significant contributions to the Dada and Surrealist movements, even though his ties to both were informal. Celebrated for his photography, Man Ray was also a respected fashion and portrait photographer, as well as a pioneer in the field of photograms.
This captivating Man Ray solarized black and white photograph of Georges Braque is not only a testament to the artist's immense talent but also a remarkable piece of art history that will grace any collection or space with its captivating presence.
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Man Ray photography of Georges Braque, 1930.
A posthumous print...
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Man Ray Photography of Paul Eluard and André Breton
By Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Portrait of Paul Eluard and André Breton photographed by Man Ray, 1932.
A posthumous print from the original negative in 1977 by Pierre Gassmann.
Gel...
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Man Ray Photography of Jacques Doucet
By Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Portrait of French fashion designer Jacques Doucet photographed by Man Ray, circa 1926.
A posthumous print from the original negative in 1977 by Pier...
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Man Ray Stamped Black and White Framed Photography of a Model, circa 1970
By Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Woman photographed by Man Ray.
A posthumous print from the original negative around 1970 by Pierre Gassmann. Gelatin silver bromide.
Stamped in the back with Man Ray Paris Stam...
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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 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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1930s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Man Ray Photography
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Man Ray Photography of Gertrude Stein
By Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Man Ray photography of Gertrude Stein, 1930.
A posthumous print from the original negative in 1977 by Pierre Gassmann.
Gelatin silver bromide.
Man Ray (1890–1976) was an Ame...
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Man Ray Photography of Yves Tanguy
By Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Portrait of Yves Tanguy photographed by Man Ray, circa 1930.
A posthumous print from the original negative in 1977 by Pierre Gassmann.
Gelatin silver bromide.
Born (Philadel...
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Man Ray Photography of a Woman
By Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Man Ray photography of a woman, circa 1930.
A posthumous print from the original negative in 1977 by Pierre Gassmann.
Gelatin silver bromide.
Born (Philadelphia, 1890 - Pari...
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Larme de Verre, Man Ray, Period Photogravure, Studio Stamped
By Man Ray
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Larme de Verre, Man Ray, Period Photogravure, Studio Stamped
Man Ray (1890-1976)
A unique inscribed example, could have been used internally.
Bear...
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Man Ray Archive Photography of Smoking Device
By Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Man Ray Archive photography of smoking device in 1959.
Printed in 1970 by Studio Marconi.
Framed on a 19th century frame with Museum Glass.
Gelatin silver bromide 24 x 18.
Ma...
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Man Ray Photography of Henri Matisse
By Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Portrait of Henri Matisse photographed by Man Ray, circa 1930.
A posthumous print from the original negative in 1977 by Pierre Gassmann.
Gelatin silver bromide.
Born (Philad...
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Man Ray Photography of Max Ernst & Marie Berthe Aurenche
By Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Portrait of Max Ernst and Marie Berthe Aurenche photographed by Man Ray, circa 1930.
A posthumous print from the original negative in 1977 by Pierre Gassmann.
Gelatin silver br...
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Man Ray Photography of Georges Braque
By Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Man Ray Photograph of Georges Braque, 1930.
A posthumous print from the original negative in 1977 by Pierre Gassmann.
Gelatin silver bromide, ...
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Man Ray Photography of Woman
By Pierre Gassmann, Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Man Ray photography, circa 1930.
A posthumous print from the original negative in 1977 by Pierre Gassmann.
Gelatin silver bromide, framed on a ...
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Man Ray Photography of Georges Braque, 1930 Vintage Print by Pierre Gassmann
By Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Discover a timeless masterpiece of photography with this captivating Man Ray photograph of Georges Braque from 1930. This posthumous print, created by Pierre Gassmann in 1977 from th...
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Man Ray Limited Edition Red and Black Photolithography "R", circa 1970
By Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Photolithography by Man Ray, 1970.
Stamped rotogravure reproduction of series by Bolaffiarte. Limited edition of 5000.
Exemplary number 4461.
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Man Ray Photography of a Manikin
By Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Man Ray photography of a manikin, circa 1970.
Framed on a 19th century frame.
Printed by Pierre Grassmann, circa 1970. Gelatin silver bromide.
Born (Philadelphia, 1890 - Par...
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Man Ray Mid Century Modern Photography of André Breton
By Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Portrait of André Breton photographed by Man Ray, 1932.
A posthumous print from the original negative in 1977 by Pierre Gassmann.
Gelatin silver bro...
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Man Ray Surrealist Framed Black and White Photography 'Hommage a Lautréamont'
By Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Presenting a captivating posthumous print of the iconic photograph "Beau comme la rencontre fortuite, sur une table de dissection, d'une machine à coudre...
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Man Ray Sefportrait Black and White Photography
By Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Selfportrait photographed by Man Ray.
A posthumous print from the original negative circa 1970 by Pierre Gassmann. Gelatin silver bromide.
Framed in a 19th century frame with m...
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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 ...
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Man Ray Surrealist Portrait Photography of Giorgio De Chirico
By Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Portrait of Giorgio De Chirico photographed by Man Ray, circa 1930.
A posthumous print from the original negative in 1977 by Pierre Gassmann.
Gelatin silver bromide.
Born (P...
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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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Man Ray Black and White Surrealist Photography of Rrose Sélavy / Marcel Duchamp
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Portrait of Rrose Sélavy "alter ego" of Marcel Duchamp photographed by Man Ray, 1921.
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Man Ray "Primacy of Matter over Thought" Archive Photography
By Man Ray
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'Primacy of Matter over Thought' by Man Ray 1929.
Treat female body as exploratory object, head not thinking, draining out access point.
Archive Photography printed circa 1970.
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Man Ray Archive Portrait of Dora Maar
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- What did Man Ray create?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Man 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.
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