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, Portrait of Marcel Duchamp, 1916 / 1991, Black and White Photograph
By Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, ES
This striking black and white photograph by Man Ray, titled Portrait of Marcel Duchamp, captures the renowned artist Marcel Duchamp in a full-length seated pose. The photograph, or...
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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 19th century frame with museum gl...
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Man Ray Epreuve de Artiste Photography – Hand Signed and Stamped Masterpiece
By Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, ES
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 Portrait of Constantin Brancusi
By Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Man Ray photograph, 1930. A posthumous print from the original negative in 1977 by Pierre Gassmann. Gelatin silver bromide, framed on a 19th century frame with museum glass. ...
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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 Black and White Photography of Lee Miller Framed in XXth Century Frame
By Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, ES
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 Surrealist Framed Black And White Photography 'Hommage a Lautréamont'
By Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
'Beau comme la rencontre fortuite, sur une table de dissection, d'une machineà coudre et d'un parapluie' Photography by Man Ray, circa 1935. This is a posthumous print from the or...
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Rare Man Ray Hand Signed Black and White Photography of Gigi, 1927
By Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, ES
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 Black and White Framed 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. Gelatin...
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Georges Braque Solarized Photography by Man Ray, Gelatin Silver Print, 1977
By Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Man Ray photography of Georges Braque, 1930. A posthumous print from the original negative in 1977 by Pierre Gassmann. Gelatin silver bromide Unsigned. Man Ray (1890-1976) was an...
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Man Ray Framed Photography of a Woman, Gelatin Silver Bromide, 1970s
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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Gertrude Stein Photography by Man Ray, Gelatin Silver Print, 1970s
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. Stamped on the back of the photo. M...
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Man Ray Black and White 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 bromid...
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Man Ray Black and White Photography of a Woman, Gelatin Silver Bromide, 1970s
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. Unsigned. Born (Philadelphia, 1890 -...
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Man Ray Black and White Photography of Georges Braque, circa 1970
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, framed on a 19th century frame wit...
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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 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 Self-Portrait Gelatin Silver Print, Posthumous Print by Pierre Gassmann
By Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
A striking self-portrait photograph by Man Ray, printed posthumously from the original negative circa 1970 by Pierre Gassmann. Executed as a gelatin silver bromide print, this work c...
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Man Ray Black and White 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. Unsigned. Bo...
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Man Ray 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...
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Man Ray Black and White Framed 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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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 o...
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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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Black and White Photograph of Female Nude - Artist Unknown
By Alfred Stieglitz
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Black and White Photograph of Female Nude Artist, Subject and Date are Unknown "Nude" in the style of Alfred Stieglitz image 10.75" x 13.75" - mounted matte: 16" x 20" "matte is l...
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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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$3,500
H 13 in W 10 in D 0.1 in
"Portrait of Blonde Youth", 1931 Hagemeyer Photo of Orrick Law Firm Relation
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This bold, strong view of a blonde youth -- his name was Daniel Orrick -- was made by Johan Hagemeyer, an important California photographer who was encouraged to pursue his work by n...
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$3,600
H 17 in W 19.69 in D 1.25 in
Hiroshi Sugimoto, Time Exposed, Seascape #338, Irish Sea, Isle of Man, 1990
By Hiroshi Sugimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hiroshi Sugimoto, Time Exposed, Seascape #338, IrishSea, Isle of Man, 1990 A mesmeric meditation on time through repetition and constancy, Hiroshi Sugimoto’s Time Exposed portfolio ...
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$7,995
H 13.5 in W 11.5 in D 1 in
Edward S. Curtis Original Signed and Stamped Silver Toned Platinum Photograph
By Edward S. Curtis, 1868-1952
Located in Studio City, CA
An original platinum photograph on textured paper by iconic American photographer Edward Curtis titled "The Piki Maker" The photograph is hand-signed in ink, blind-stamped with Cur...
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Black and White Abstract Photograph
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary black and white abstract photograph in a black rectangular frame.
Erotic Photograph of a Woman with a Violin
Located in Rochester, NY
A sensual black and white to slightly sepia tone interior photographic image of a partially nude woman holding a violin, pencil signed dated and numbered by artist on right side of m...
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H 18 in W 27 in D 8 in
Toits De Paris / Photography - 27” x 18” / Unframed
By Francis Augustine
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Emblematic Mansard Roofs on a bright day. Artist: Francis Augustine 1. Choose a print size: 5 sizes available: 27” x 18”, 36” x 24”, 48” x 32”, 57” x 38”, 72” x 48” ...
Metallic Thread
E=Mc2 / Photography
By Francis Augustine
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Metallic print mounted on acrylic Edition limited to 99 copies Measures: 24” x 16” 30” x 40”.
Metallic Thread
Sepia Toned Photograph of a Nude Woman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A great sepia toned silver gelatin photograph of a nude woman. Great composition in a new matte and frame.
Silver Gelatin
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 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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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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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...
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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 Man Ray, Marcel Duchamp
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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Man Ray Contretype of Lee Miller, 1930
By Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Man Ray contretype of Lee Miller, 1930. Framed on a 19th century frame with museum glass. Man Ray (1890–1976) was an American visual artist who spent most of his career in Fran...
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Man Ray Archive Photography of Mariza Casati
By Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Man Ray archive photography of Markiza Casati in 1922. Printed, circa 1970. Gelatin silver bromide 24 x 18. Man Ray (1890-1976) was an American visual artist who spent most ...
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Larmes de Verre, Man Ray, Period Photogravure, Studio Stamped
By Man Ray
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Larmes de Verre, Man Ray, Period Photogravure, Studio Stamped Man Ray (1890-1976) A unique inscribed example, could have been used internally. Bea...
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Man Ray Photography of a Woman
By Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Woman photographed by Man Ray. A posthumous print from the original negative circa 1970 by Pierre Gassmann. Gelatin silver bromide. Stamped in the back with Man Ray Paris Stamp...
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Man Ray Photography of Lee Miller
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 ...
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