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Jean Marcel – the History of Surrealist Painting, 1960

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First UK edition, published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 1960. The History of Surrealist Painting beautifully records the amazing creative burst in which some of the most inspired artists of the day including Max Ernst, Jean Arp, Miro, Dali, Man Ray and Yves Tanguy constructed their work. Neglecting no technique whether collage, fumage, grattage, rayograms, decalcomania, objets trouves or exquisite corpses.
  • Creator:
    Marcel Jean (Author)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.85 in (25 cm)Width: 8.67 in (22 cm)Depth: 1.19 in (3 cm)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Fine condition, with a very good condition dust jacket.
  • Seller Location:
    CA, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU210235753253

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