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Yves Tanguy

Raymond Georges Yves Tanguy, a French painter, is celebrated for his pivotal role in the Surrealist movement. Born in Paris in 1900, Tanguy's distinctive style is characterized by his meticulous and fantastical landscapes. These dream-like sceneries, populated with abstract shapes and organic forms, evoke a sense of otherworldly mystery and have captivated the imagination of art enthusiasts and collectors alike.

Tanguy's journey into the world of art was somewhat unconventional. Initially drawn to the merchant navy and later to the army, it wasn't until a pivotal encounter with the works of Giorgio de Chirico that Tanguy decided to pursue painting. Despite his lack of formal training, he quickly became a prominent figure in the Surrealist movement, contributing significantly to its ethos and aesthetic. His paintings are renowned for their unique blend of precision and spontaneity, combining elements of the natural world with abstract forms to create enigmatic landscapes that defy conventional interpretation.

Among Tanguy's most notable works are those housed in prestigious institutions such as the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Tate Modern in London. These pieces serve as a testament to his enduring influence on the world of art and culture. Tanguy's ability to transcend the boundaries of reality and imagination has made his work particularly appealing to collectors and experts in art and antiques, who seek to understand the depths of Surrealism through his visionary eye.

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Date and place of birt:5 january 1900, Paris, France
Date and place of death:15 january 1955, Woodbury, USA
Nationality:France
Period of activity: XX century
Specialization:Artist, Landscape painter, Painter
Genre:Allegory, Landscape painting
Art style:Post War Art, Surrealism

Creators France

Albert André (1869 - 1954)
Albert André
1869 - 1954
Jean Théodore Dupas (1882 - 1964)
Jean Théodore Dupas
1882 - 1964
William Malherbe (1884 - 1951)
William Malherbe
1884 - 1951
Bernard Buffet (1928 - 1999)
Bernard Buffet
1928 - 1999
Robert William Vonnoh (1858 - 1933)
Robert William Vonnoh
1858 - 1933
Louis Gabriel Eugène Isabey (1803 - 1886)
Louis Gabriel Eugène Isabey
1803 - 1886
Jean-Baptiste Perronneau (1715 - 1783)
Jean-Baptiste Perronneau
1715 - 1783
Jean Avisse (1723 - 1796)
Jean Avisse
1723 - 1796
Jean Degottex (1918 - 1988)
Jean Degottex
1918 - 1988
 Jean-Baptiste Jacques Augustin (1759 - 1832)
Jean-Baptiste Jacques Augustin
1759 - 1832
Auguste Trémont (1892 - 1980)
Auguste Trémont
1892 - 1980
Nikos Kessanlis (1930 - 2004)
Nikos Kessanlis
1930 - 2004
Louis-Marie Désiré-Lucas (1869 - 1949)
Louis-Marie Désiré-Lucas
1869 - 1949
Georges Braque (1882 - 1963)
Georges Braque
1882 - 1963
Edouard Traviès (1809 - 1876)
Edouard Traviès
1809 - 1876
Frederick Arthur Bridgman (1847 - 1928)
Frederick Arthur Bridgman
1847 - 1928

Creators Post War Art

Joan Miró (1893 - 1983)
Joan Miró
1893 - 1983
Aleksey Georgievich Sotnikov (1904 - 1989)
Aleksey Georgievich Sotnikov
1904 - 1989
Henri Laurens (1885 - 1954)
Henri Laurens
1885 - 1954
Lesbia Claudina Vent Dumois (1932)
Lesbia Claudina Vent Dumois
1932
Benjamin Patterson (1934 - 2016)
Benjamin Patterson
1934 - 2016
Peter Klasen (1935)
Peter Klasen
1935
Siegward Sprotte (1913 - 2004)
Siegward Sprotte
1913 - 2004
Oswaldo Guayasamín (1919 - 1999)
Oswaldo Guayasamín
1919 - 1999
Ismael Nery (1900 - 1934)
Ismael Nery
1900 - 1934
Victor Vasarely (1906 - 1997)
Victor Vasarely
1906 - 1997
Karl-Ludwig Mordstein (1937 - 2006)
Karl-Ludwig Mordstein
1937 - 2006
Helmut Maletzke (1920 - 2017)
Helmut Maletzke
1920 - 2017
Hans-Christian Koglin (1937 - 2007)
Hans-Christian Koglin
1937 - 2007
Carol Rama (1918 - 2015)
Carol Rama
1918 - 2015
Josef Maria Schröder (1886 - 1965)
Josef Maria Schröder
1886 - 1965
Georges Ribemont-Dessaignes (1884 - 1974)
Georges Ribemont-Dessaignes
1884 - 1974
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