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Surrealist Art

SURREALIST STYLE

In the wake of World War I’s ravaging of Europe, artists delved into the unconscious mind to confront and grapple with this reality. Poet and critic André Breton, a leader of the Surrealist movement who authored the 1924 Surrealist Manifesto, called this approach “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.

Although Surrealism was a groundbreaking approach for European art, its practitioners were inspired by Indigenous art and ancient mysticism for reenvisioning how sculptures, paintings, prints, performance art and more could respond to the unsettled world around them.

Surrealist artists were also informed by the Dada movement, which originated in 1916 Zurich and embraced absurdity over the logic that had propelled modernity into violence. Some of the Surrealists had witnessed this firsthand, such as Max Ernst, who served in the trenches during World War I, and Salvador Dalí, whose otherworldly paintings and other work responded to the dawning civil war in Spain.

Other key artists associated with the revolutionary art and literary movement included Man Ray, Joan Miró, René Magritte, Yves Tanguy, Frida Kahlo and Meret Oppenheim, all of whom had a distinct perspective on reimagining reality and freeing the unconscious mind from the conventions and restrictions of rational thought. Pablo Picasso showed some of his works in “La Peinture Surréaliste” — the first collective exhibition of Surrealist painting — which opened at Paris’s Galerie Pierre in November of 1925. (Although Magritte is best known as one of the visual Surrealist movement’s most talented practitioners, his famous 1943 painting, The Fifth Season, can be interpreted as a formal break from Surrealism.)

The outbreak of World War II led many in the movement to flee Europe for the Americas, further spreading Surrealism abroad. Generations of modern and contemporary artists were subsequently influenced by the richly symbolic and unearthly imagery of Surrealism, from Joseph Cornell to Arshile Gorky.

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Style: Surrealist
Saturn Over Titan Tower, UT, by Astronomical Artist Joe Bergeron
Located in Larchmont, NY
Joe Bergeron (American) Saturn From Titan, 1980 Oil on canvas Framed: 40 x 30 x 1 1/2 in. Signed lower right: Bergeron 80 Inscribed verso Joe Bergeron grew up in the twin hamlets of Endicott and Endwell in upstate New York. As a boy he taught himself the constellations using a cardboard star wheel, watching in awe as stars he had never before identified rose according to prediction. Later he began a more thorough examination of the heavens using various small telescopes. A devoted hiker, Joe prowled his surroundings at all hours of the day and night, often discovering semi-abandoned sites of human activity which his imagination invested with the mystery of ancient ruins. Joe was known as a "class artist" in high school, mostly by virtue of superhero drawings done in ballpoint pen. His early efforts at painting were clumsy at best and disastrous at worst, leading him to be intimidated by the brush. Finally, called upon to produce planetarium shows during a summer job, Joe taught himself to paint so he could create visuals for the shows. Soon he was selling paintings and drawings at science fiction art...
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1980s Surrealist Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

The Arsonist - Color Pencil Drawing, Surreal Nighttime Scene, Framed
Located in Chicago, IL
The artist is a master at storytelling. He sets the stage for the viewer to bring the events to a particular scene. Here, the artist presents us with a curious scene. A lone figure in the dark, with a flame, is bent over a dark house. The title suggests an incident is about to take place yet can we believe what we are seeing? The viewer is required to ask the questions about the scene but the answers may only lie in their own imagination. The drawing is matted with a heavy white mat and framed in a simple dark grey wooden frame measuring 14.5 x 16 inches. John Hrehov The Arsonist colored pencil on paper 6.50h x 8w in 16.51h x 20.32w cm JHR004 John Hrehov Education 1985 MFA-Painting, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1981 BFA-Painting, Cleveland Institute of Art, Cleveland, OH. Solo Exhibitions 2017 John Hrehov, Paintings and Drawings. Tom Thomas Gallery, Indiana University East, Richmond, IN. 2012 Shades from White to Black, New Drawings. Denise Bibro Fine Art, New York, NY. 2011 John Hrehov: Charcoal. Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne. 2009 John Hrehov: A Survey 1999-2009 Denise Bibro Fine Art, New York, NY. Paintings and Drawings. Seerveld Gallery, Trinity Christian College, Palos Heights, IL. 2004 John Hrehov: Drawings and Paintings. Denise Bibro Fine Art, New York, NY. 2002 Paintings. Denise Bibro Fine Art, New York, NY. 2001 Charcoal. Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne. John Hrehov, Paintings and Drawings. Wood Street Gallery, Chicago, IL. 2000 The Picture Proper. Denise Bibro Fine Art, New York, NY. Fearful Symmetry. Fort Wayne Museum of Art, Fort Wayne, IN. Allegories in Contemporary Life. Yvonne Rapp Gallery, Louisville, KY. 1999 Paintings and Working Drawings. Adams Hall Gallery, Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL. 1998 John Hrehov. Denise Bibro Fine Art, New York, NY. John Hrehov: Paintings and Drawings. Wood Street Gallery, Chicago, IL. 1997 Object Lesson, Paintings, and Drawings by John Hrehov. Yvonne Rapp Gallery, Louisville, KY. 1995 John Hrehov. Trinity Art Gallery, Trinity Christian College, Palos Heights, IL. 1993 John Hrehov: Selected Works 1980-1992 Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne. Group Exhibitions 2019 2019 Alumni Exhibition. Reinberger Gallery at The Cleveland Institute of Art, Cleveland, OH. Out Of The Closet. Denise Bibro Fine Art, New York, NY. 1026 West Berry Street: The Fort Wayne Art School. Fort Wayne Museum of Art, Fort Wayne, IN. 2018 Artlink Regional Exhibition. Artlink Contemporary Art Gallery, Fort Wayne, IN. 2017 Sola Grace-Faith-Scripture: An Exhibition of Sacred Visual Art. Good Shepherd Institute at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, IN. Norman Bradley...
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2010s Surrealist Art

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Color Pencil, Archival Paper

"Geometry 2" Photography 31" x 31" inch Edition of 7 by Olha Stepanian
Located in Culver City, CA
"Geometry 2" Photography 31" x 31" inch Edition of 7 by Olha Stepanian Printed on Epson Professional Paper Signed and numbered by the artist Not framed. Ships in a tube. Availa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Art

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Photographic Paper

Surreal Gas Station on a Foggy Night with Green Lights. Close Encounters
Located in Miami, FL
The same year, the iconic science fiction movie Close Encounters of the Third Kind was released, visionary still photographer Mitchell Funk shot this SciFi-like image. It's of an un...
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1970s Surrealist Art

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Bed of nails circus series exotic daguerreotype reproduction
Located in Lafayette, LA
Bed of Nails In the dimly lit tent of the circus sideshow, amidst a hushed anticipation, there lies a remarkable sight that defies all logic and leaves the audience in disbelief. O...
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2010s Surrealist Art

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Photographic Paper

Autumn
Located in Hollywood, FL
ARTIST: Salvador Dali TITLE: Autumn MEDIUM: Etching SIGNED: Hand Signed EDITION NUMBER: 89/150 The total tirage is 1,150, only 150 of the pieces have color added and signed ME...
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1970s Surrealist Art

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Etching

Hell Canto 14
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Dali, Salvador Title: Hell Canto 14 Series: Divine Comedy Date: 1960-1964 Medium: Engraving on BFK Rives paper Unframed Dimensions: 13" x 10" Framed Dimensions: 18.25"...
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1960s Surrealist Art

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Engraving

Girl in Green
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
This artwork beautifully portrays the poignant story of a young girl who bravely faces the absence of her father at home, as he fulfills his honorable duty as a soldier. It delves into the complex emotions she experiences, capturing the resilience she must summon to navigate the challenges of growing up without his presence. Through this touching depiction, the artist sheds light on the sacrifices made by military families and the profound impact it has on the lives of children. Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist Daniel Oguche...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Art

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

L'artiste à la chèvre
Located in Barbizon, FR
"L'artiste à la chèvre" Lithographie originale, 1984, tirée à 50 exemplaires numérotée et signée au crayon par l'artiste. Numéro 10/50. 43 x 33 cm Ref: Mourlot 1026 Label de la Galer...
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20th Century Surrealist Art

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Lithograph

The Trapeze Sisters circus series enchanting exotic daguerreotype reproduction
Located in Lafayette, LA
Trapeze Sisters Under the expansive canvas of the big top tent, where the air crackles with excitement and the smell of popcorn wafts through the crowd, there are two trapeze artis...
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2010s Surrealist Art

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Photographic Paper, Inkjet

MASTER OF CEREMONIES circus series exotic daguerreotype reproduction
Located in Lafayette, LA
MASTER OF CEREMONIES In this image, the sepia tones lend an air of nostalgia to the captivating scene it captures. At the center of the frame, a circus master of ceremonies stands t...
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2010s Surrealist Art

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Photographic Film

HEAD CLOWN -- circus series enchanting exotic daguerreotype reproduction
Located in Lafayette, LA
Head clown In this image the head circus clown emerges as a whimsical and colorful character against the backdrop of a bustling circus scene. His appearance is a riot of playful e...
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2010s Surrealist Art

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Photographic Paper

The Telepetist - Circus series A/P enchanting exotic daguerreotype reproduction
Located in Lafayette, LA
The Telepetist --The subject of this reproduction daguerreotype is a captivating young Indian woman who appears to be in her prime. Her features exude a sense of exoticism, a term of...
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2010s Surrealist Art

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Inkjet

La Venus Aux Fourrures Woman With Whip
Located in Hollywood, FL
ARTIST: Salvador Dali TITLE: La Venus Aux Fourrures Woman with Whip MEDIUM: Etching SIGNED: Hand Signed PUBLISHER: Editions Argillet, Paris EDITI...
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1960s Surrealist Art

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Etching

Desert Landscape, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
In this piece, artist Julia Hacker creates a whimsical and vivid dreamscape of a desert. "It invites you to lose yourself in its charming portrayal of nature," ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Art

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Oil

Little fish, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
Located in Yardley, PA
An original piece from the series “Small fishâ€
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2010s Surrealist Art

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Oil

(after) Julio Gonzalez - "Tete sur fond rouille" pochoir
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: pochoir (after the watercolor). Printed in Paris in 1957 by Jacomet and published by the Galerie Berggruen for a rare catalogue. Image size: 5 1/4 x 3 3/4 inches (133 x 98 mm...
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1950s Surrealist Art

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Lithograph, Stencil

La Venus aux Fourrures Complete Suite
Located in Hollywood, FL
ARTIST: Salvador Dali TITLE: La Venus aux Fourrures Complete Suite MEDIUM: 16 Etchings SIGNED: Each etching is Hand Signed PUBLISHER: Editions Argillet, Paris EDITION NUMBER: ...
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1960s Surrealist Art

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Etching

Lithographs II (1045), Surrealist Lithography by Joan Miro
Located in Long Island City, NY
Joan Miro was a Spanish Surrealist artist, world-renowned for his unique art style that blended surrealist fantasy and modern life. This lithograph is part of the series "Lithographs...
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1970s Surrealist Art

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Lithograph

Candy Prism - Digital Print by Kevin Abanto - 2022
Located in Roma, IT
Candy Prism introduces a mesmerizing symphony of form and color, where a rainbow candy gum structure transcends the ordinary. This artwork beckons with elegance, revealing layers of ...
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2010s Surrealist Art

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Digital

Dark Lemur - Etching by Leo Guida - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Dark Lemur is an Etching realized by Leo Guida in 1972s. Good condition, Hand signed, dated with pencil. Artist sensitive to current issues, artistic movements and historical techn...
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1970s Surrealist Art

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Etching

La Venus aux Fourrures The Head
Located in Hollywood, FL
ARTIST: Salvador Dali TITLE: La Venus aux Fourrures The Head MEDIUM: Etching SIGNED: Hand Signed EDITION NUMBER: 63/150 MEASUREMENTS: 15" x 11" YEAR: 1968 FRAMED: No CONDITI...
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1960s Surrealist Art

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Etching

Crimson Commodes - Digital Print by Kevin Abanto - 2022
Located in Roma, IT
Crimson Commodes presents an art piece that encapsulates the intersection of elegance and the visceral. This installation showcases a collection of toilets sculpted entirely from the...
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2010s Surrealist Art

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Digital

The King's Bride of Double Honor
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
This Piece was inspired by the story of the Bride of a King. She was so loved by the King because of her great beauty, but the people of the Land loved her so much, not just for her ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Art

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Oil, Canvas

BEACH TO SKY Signed Mini Lithograph, Surreal Beach Scene Blue Sky Sewing Needle
Located in Union City, NJ
BEACH TO SKY is a hand drawn limited edition lithograph by the American surrealist artist Fanny Brennan, created using traditional hand lithography techniques printed on archival Arc...
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1990s Surrealist Art

Materials

Lithograph

Twisted Torment - Digital Print by Kevin Abanto - 2023
Located in Roma, IT
Twisted Torment unveils a macabre tableau, where contorted and tormented forms evoke a visceral sense of unease. The canvas becomes a reflection of inner turmoil, as each twist and b...
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2010s Surrealist Art

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Digital

Stallion. X One of a Kind Framed Mixed Media horse, Mixed Media on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
The history of the horse in China dates back over many centuries. The sixth animal in the Chinese zodiac is the horse. Power, beauty, and freedom symbolize the horse in Chines...
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2010s Surrealist Art

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Mixed Media

Stallion. X One of a Kind Framed Abstract Horse, Mixed Media on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
The history of the horse in China dates back over many centuries. The sixth animal in the Chinese zodiac is the horse. Power, beauty, and freedom symbolize the horse in Chines...
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2010s Surrealist Art

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Mixed Media

Kabuki Dancer
Located in Hollywood, FL
ARTIST: Salvador Dali TITLE: Kabuki Dancer MEDIUM: Lithograph SIGNED: Hand Signed EDITION NUMBER: 79/190 MEASUREMENTS: 21" x 30" YEAR: 1973 CONDITION: Excellent REFERENCE: T...
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1970s Surrealist Art

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Lithograph

Little fish, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
Located in Yardley, PA
An original piece from the series “Small fishâ€
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2010s Surrealist Art

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Oil

FlorDali/Les Fruits Pear
Located in Hollywood, FL
ARTIST: Salvador Dali TITLE: FlorDali/Les Fruits Pear MEDIUM: Etching SIGNED: Hand Signed PUBLISHER: Jean Schneider, Basel EDITION NUMBER: 48/200 MEASUREMENTS: 29.75" x 21.75...
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1960s Surrealist Art

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Etching

Hommage a Albrecht Durer Venus Mars Cupidon
Located in Hollywood, FL
ARTIST: Salvador Dali TITLE: Hommage a Albrecht Durer Venus Mars Cupidon MEDIUM: Etching SIGNED: Hand Signed PUBLISHER: Vision Nouvelle EDITION NUMBER: EA MEASUREMENTS: 23" x ...
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1970s Surrealist Art

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Etching

“Mano a Mano” (FRAMED) Photography 30" x 24" inch Edition 1/12 by Brian Ziff
Located in Culver City, CA
“Mano a Mano” (FRAMED) Photography 30" x 24" inch Edition 1/12 by Brian Ziff Giclee (Archival Ink) Print on Canson Platine Fibre Rag American Dreams - From "Playboy" series. The...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Art

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Archival Ink, Rag Paper, Giclée

Gossamer Grace - Digital Print by Kevin Abanto - 2023
Located in Roma, IT
Ethereal beauty takes tangible Gossamer Grace, where the lines of romantic architecture intertwine with the human figure, swathed in silken drapery that embodies the essence of grace...
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2010s Surrealist Art

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Digital

Fantastic Voyage
Located in Hollywood, FL
ARTIST: Salvador Dali TITLE: Fantastic Voyage MEDIUM: Lithograph SIGNED: Hand Signed EDITION NUMBER: 139/300 MEASUREMENTS: 22" x 30" YEAR: 1965 FRAMED: No CONDITION: Excell...
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1960s Surrealist Art

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Lithograph

Alchimie des Philosophes The Angel of Alchemy
Located in Hollywood, FL
ARTIST: Salvador Dali TITLE: Alchimie des Philosophes The Angel of Alchemy MEDIUM: Etching on parchment paper SIGNED: Hand Signed PUBLISH...
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1970s Surrealist Art

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Etching

Gerard Tunney, Dancers with Fans, Original surreal painting
Located in Deddington, GB
A group of dancers chat and gossip using the fans to emphasise l their reactions The triangles of the fans are echoed throughout the painting; in the dancers’ feet, the dancers’ arms...
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2010s Surrealist Art

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Acrylic

Hell Canto 10
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Dali, Salvador Title: Hell Canto 10 Series: Divine Comedy Date: 1960-1964 Medium: Engraving on BFK Rives paper Unframed Dimensions: 12.75" x 10" Framed Dimensions: 18....
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1960s Surrealist Art

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Engraving

Little Boy
Located in New York, NY
Karel Appel Little Boy, 1969 Color lithograph on wove paper Hand signed and numbered 8/200 by the artist on the lower front 30 × 22 1/2 inches Unframed About Karel Appel: Karel Appel was born on April 25, 1921, in Amsterdam. From 1940 to 1943 he studied at the Rijksakademie van Beeldende Kunsten, Amsterdam. In 1946 his first solo show was held at Het Beerenhuis, Groningen, Netherlands, and he participated in Jonge Schilders (Young painters) at the Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam. About this time, Appel was influenced first by Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse, then by Jean Dubuffet. He was a member of the Nederlandse Experimentele Groep (Dutch Experimental Group, 1948) and established the Cobra group (1948–51) with Constant (Constant Nieuwenhuys), Corneille (Guillaume Cornelis Beverloo), and other painters from Copenhagen, Brussels, and Amsterdam. The style distinguished itself through bold, expressive compositions inspired by folk and children's art, as well as by the work of Paul Klee and Joan Miró. In 1949 Appel completed a fresco for the cafeteria of the city hall in Amsterdam, which created such controversy that it was covered for ten years. In 1950 the artist moved to Paris; there the writer Hugo Claus...
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1960s Surrealist Art

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Lithograph

Untitled
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful watercolor painting by the artist Roberto Fabelo. Roberto Fabelo (born 1951 Camagüey, Cuba) is a contemporary painter, sculptor, and illustrator. Born in Guáimaro, Camagüey, Fabelo studied at The National Art School and at the Superior Art Institute of Havana. He was a professor and a jury member for very important national and international visual arts contests. The Cuban state awarded him a medal for National Culture and the Alejo Carpentier medal for his outstanding artistic career. Fabelo’s art consists of nude women, who often appear with bird-like features, including a beak and wings. He drew in textbooks and created figures out of the pictures already in the textbook. Another example of his art was watercolor markers used to draw on silk embroidered fabric. His work is exhibited at the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes in Havana, and in the Cuban embassy in Mexico. His 2009 sculpture of a group of human-headed cockroaches can be found climbing one of the walls of the Havana Fine Arts Museum, entitled Survival. He also illustrated a 2007 edition of Gabriel García Márquez’s novel Cien años de...
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1990s Surrealist Art

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Watercolor, Laid Paper

Amorous Embodiment - Digital Print by Kevin Abanto - 2023
Located in Roma, IT
Amorous Embodiment redefines elegance through a captivating portrayal where romantic architecture and the human silhouette unite in a dance of visual poetry. The gentle caress of del...
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2010s Surrealist Art

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Digital

Fruits Blackberries
Located in Hollywood, FL
ARTIST: Salvador Dali TITLE: Fruits Blackberries MEDIUM: Etching SIGNED: Hand Signed PUBLISHER: Jean Schneider, Basel EDITION NUMBER: VIII/CL MEASUREMENTS: 21.9" x 29.1" YEA...
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1970s Surrealist Art

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Etching

Gleaming Transition - Digital Print by Kevin Abanto - 2023
Located in Roma, IT
Gleaming Transition embodies a seamless evolution, where forms transition with luminous elegance on the canvas. The play of light becomes a storyteller, guiding the eye through a jou...
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2010s Surrealist Art

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Digital

Surreal Collage: 'Happy Valley'
Located in New York, NY
Barnett, a surrealist artist incorporates discarded mechanical objects and gadgets into his artwork. His work is characterized by its unique and eclectic mix of materials, which rang...
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2010s Surrealist Art

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Mixed Media

Sculpted Liquid - Digital Print by Kevin Abanto - 2023
Located in Roma, IT
Sculpted Liquid becomes an artistic marvel, where fluidity takes on the form of sculpted elegance. The canvas captures the marriage of materials, as liquid takes shape with purposefu...
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2010s Surrealist Art

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Digital

Melted Brilliance - Digital Print by Kevin Abanto - 2023
Located in Roma, IT
Melted Brilliance emerges as a testament to art's transformative prowess, where brilliance is given fluid form. The canvas becomes a playground for creativity, as molten material tak...
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2010s Surrealist Art

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Digital

Be Brave
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gal...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

Faust Tete de Veau
Located in Hollywood, FL
ARTIST: Salvador Dali TITLE: Faust Tete de Veau MEDIUM: Etching SIGNED: Hand Signed PUBLISHER: Editions Argillet, Paris EDITION NUMBER: 9/145 MEASUREMENTS: 11" x 15.4" YEAR: ...
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1960s Surrealist Art

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Etching

Aliyah The Wailing Wall
Located in Hollywood, FL
ARTIST: Salvador Dali TITLE: Aaliyah The Wailing Wall MEDIUM: Lithograph SIGNED: Hand Signed EDITION NUMBER: 232/250 MEASUREMENTS: 25" x 19.6" YEAR: 1968 FRAMED: No CONDITI...
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1960s Surrealist Art

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Lithograph

Couture Castle - Digital Print by Kevin Abanto - 2022
Located in Roma, IT
Couture Castle stands as an innovative masterpiece, harmonizing architectural magnificence with the whimsy of anime fashion. This artwork fuses the essence of an iconic character's d...
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2010s Surrealist Art

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Digital

Pig in space
Located in London, GB
From glorious observations of the everyday to the surreal, Julie Fleming-Williams’ work is as eclectic as it is engaging. Julie has exhibited at the Royal Academy and her paintings h...
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2010s Surrealist Art

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Board, Oil

Science Fiction - Lithograph and etching by Sergio Sarri - 1978
By Sergio Sarri
Located in Roma, IT
Science Fiction is an artwork realized by Sergio Sarri in 1978 . Colored lithograph and etching on paper. Hand-signed and dated by the artist on the lower right. Numbered on lower left. Edition 64/180. Good conditions, except for some very light folds along the margins. This contemporary artwork represents a surreal composition where the artist, like in most of his artworks, refers to not only avant-garde art, but also elements from languages that are considered "minor", such as comic strips, illustrations, and cinema genre. Sarri also enjoys collecting advertising...
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1970s Surrealist Art

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Etching, Lithograph

Cloudy Life - Digital Print by Kevin Abanto - 2023
Located in Roma, IT
Silver Resonance embodies the resonance of silver's elegance, as the canvas transforms into a symphony of luminous echoes. The play of light on silver evokes an auditory sense, each ...
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2010s Surrealist Art

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Digital

Molten Brilliance - Digital Print by Kevin Abanto - 2023
Located in Roma, IT
Molten Brilliance forges an ethereal connection between fire and artistry, as molten hues coalesce into a transcendent masterpiece. The canvas becomes a testament to transformation, ...
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2010s Surrealist Art

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Digital

Surrealist Salvador Dali Large Pochoir Etching Drypoint Lithograph Chariot Rider
Located in Surfside, FL
Salvador Dalí (1904-1989) – Spanish painter, graphic artist and sculptor. Drypoint with etching and pochoir on Japon paper "Elijah and the Chariot," 1975, (Horse and rider) from the "Our Historical Heritage" suite. Pencil signed along the lower right and numbered 53/250 along the lower left. Literature: Field 75-4 J Framed; Height: 29 in x width: 35 in. Mat opening 19.5 X 25.5. The Spanish artist’s extensive oeuvre not only includes watercolors, drawings and sculptures but also tapestries; here a fine example from the limited edition ‘The Twelve Tribes of Israel’ The tapestry was created after an etching by Salvador Dalí from 1973 with the title ‘The Tribe of Judah’, which the artist created as part of a suite to mark the 25th anniversary of the State of Israel, and in which he represented the twelve tribes of Israel. This vintage French tapestry is an impeccable textile re-creation of a rare Dali etching. This is a flat weave Aubusson style tapisserie. The edition size was 500. The tapestry is inscribed with woven ‘Salvador Dalí’ lower right Genre: Surrealism Subject: people, architecture rendering Medium: textile Salvador Dali (Spanish, 1904-1989) Salvador Dali is considered as the greatest original artist of the surrealist art movement and one of the greatest masters of art of the twentieth century. Dali began to study art at the Royal Academy of Art in Madrid. He was expelled twice and never took the final examinations. His opinion was that he was more qualified than those who should have examined him. In 1928 Dali went to Paris where he met the Spanish painters Pablo Picasso and Joan Miro. He established himself as the principal figure of a group of surrealist artists grouped around Andre Breton, who was something like the theoretical "schoolmaster" of surrealism. Years later Breton turned away from Dali accusing him of support of fascism, excessive self-presentation and financial greediness. By 1929 Dali had found his personal style that should make him famous - the world of the unconscious that is recalled during our dreams. The surrealist theory is based on the theories of the psychologist Dr. Sigmund Freud. Recurring images of burning giraffes and melting watches became the artist's surrealist trademarks. Along with Rene Magritte his is considered the greatest of the Surrealists. His great craftsmanship allowed him to execute his paintings in a nearly photo realistic style. No wonder that the artist was a great admirer of the vintage Italian Renaissance painter Raphael. Meeting Gala was the most important event in the artist's life and decisive for his future career. She was a Russian immigrant and ten years older than Dali. When he met her, she was married to Paul Eluard. In 1933 Salvador Dali had his first one-man show in New York. One year later he visited the U.S. for the first time supported by a loan of US$500 from Pablo Picasso. To evade World War II, Dali chose the U.S.A. as his permanent residence in 1940. He had a series of spectacular exhibitions, among others a great retrospective at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. He has worked in paining, sculpture, tapestry, Daum glass and prints. Dali became the darling of the American High Society. Celebrities like Jack Warner or Helena Rubinstein gave him commissions for portraits. His artworks became a popular trademark and besides painting he pursued other activities - jewelry and dated clothing designs for Coco Chanel or film making with Alfred Hitchcock. In 1948 Dali and Gala returned to Europe, spending most of their time either in their residence in Ligate/Spain or in Paris/France or in New York. Dali developed a lively interest in science, religion and history. He integrated things into his art that he had picked up from popular science...
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1970s Surrealist Art

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Drypoint, Etching, Lithograph

Radiant Mirage - Digital Print by Kevin Abanto - 2023
Located in Roma, IT
Radiant Mirage shimmers with an alluring mirage of light and form, an ethereal play of perception on the canvas. Each contour and texture conjures an elusive narrative, evoking the s...
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2010s Surrealist Art

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Digital

Flora Dalinae Chrysanthemum
Located in Hollywood, FL
ARTIST: Salvador Dali TITLE: Flora Dalinae Chrysanthemum MEDIUM: Etching SIGNED: Hand Signed PUBLISHER: Jean Schneider, Basel/Michelle Broutta, Paris EDITION NUMBER: 60/175 MEASUREMENTS: 22" x 30" YEAR: 1968 FRAMED: Yes, museum quality silver...
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1960s Surrealist Art

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Etching

Vintage Silver Gelatin Signed Photograph Pinhole Photo
Located in Surfside, FL
Jo Ann Callis (American, b. 1940); Gelatin silver print; Signed, dated and numbered 3/10 Jo Ann Callis (born Cincinnati, Ohio 1940) is an American artist who works with photography and is based in California. Though Callis initially pursued a degree at Ohio State University in 1958, she dropped out in her second year when she got married. She and her husband moved to Southern California in 1961. Her father died after the birth of her first son Stephen in the same year. In 1963, her second son Michael was born. By 23, she was married with two children; she later separated from her husband. Callis enrolled at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in 1970 initially in graphic design. When she took a course from Robert Heinecken...
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20th Century Surrealist Art

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Silver Gelatin

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