Dorothea Tanning Art
American, 1910-2012
Dorothea Tanning (1910–2012) was an American surrealist painter, sculptor, writer, and poet. Born in Galesburg, Illinois, she moved to New York in the 1930s, where she was introduced to surrealism. Her early works, such as Birthday (1942), depict dreamlike, mysterious interiors with unsettling imagery. She later married fellow surrealist Max Ernst, and they lived in France for several decades. Over time, her art evolved into more abstract and expressive forms. In addition to her visual art, Tanning wrote novels and poetry, remaining active in creative fields until her death at 101.to
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Dorothea Tanning, The Exhibition, from XXe Siecle, 1974
By Dorothea Tanning
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Dorothea Tanning (1910–2012), titled LExpose (The Exhibition), from the album XXe Siecle, Nouvelle serie, XXXVIe Annee, No. 42, Juin 1974, originates fro...
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1970s Modern Dorothea Tanning Art
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Lithograph
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Dorothea Tanning(1910-2012) – Colour etching and aquatint on Arches paper - 1973
By Dorothea Tanning
Located in Varese, IT
Color etching and aquatint on Arches paper, edited in 1973.
Limited edition of 100 copies, numbered as 31/100 in lower left corner.
Paper size: 43x32 cm
Very good conditions with de...
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1970s Surrealist Dorothea Tanning Art
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Paper, Etching
Dorothea Tanning (1910-2012) - Color etching on paper - 1976
By Dorothea Tanning
Located in Varese, IT
Coloured etching on paper, edited in 1976.
Limited edition of 100 copies, numbered as 52/100 in lower left corner.
Signed in pencil by artist in lower right corner.
Paper size: 50 x...
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1960s Abstract Dorothea Tanning Art
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Etching, Paper
Dorothea Tanning (1910–2012) - Coloured lithograph on paper - 1950
By Dorothea Tanning
Located in Varese, IT
Coloured lithograph on paper, edited in 1950.
Limited edition of 200 copies, numbered as 156/200 in lower right corner.
Signed in pencil by artist in lower left corner.
Paper size: ...
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1950s Surrealist Dorothea Tanning Art
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Paper, Lithograph
Dorothea Tanning (1910-2012) - Coloured lithograph on Arches paper - 1969
By Dorothea Tanning
Located in Varese, IT
Coloured etching and aquatint on Arches paper, edited in 1969.
Limited edition of 75 copies, numbered as 71/75 in lower left corner.
Paper size: 50 x 65 cm
Very good conditions with...
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1960s Surrealist Dorothea Tanning Art
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Paper, Etching
Personne Suite No. 7
By Dorothea Tanning
Located in Columbia, MO
Dorothea Tanning (American, 1910–2012)
Initially associated with the Surrealist movement, Dorothea Tanning developed a personal visual language that blurred the boundaries between r...
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Dorothea Tanning Art
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Etching
Personne Suite No. 5
By Dorothea Tanning
Located in Columbia, MO
Dorothea Tanning (American, 1910–2012)
Initially associated with the Surrealist movement, Dorothea Tanning developed a personal visual language that blurred the boundaries between r...
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Dorothea Tanning Art
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Etching
Holopherne - Lithograph by Dorothea Tanning - 1972
By Dorothea Tanning
Located in Roma, IT
Holopherne, lithograph on Arches paper realized by Dorothea Tanning in 1972.
Belongs to the suite "Judith". Limited edition of 500.
Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued.
The Suite ...
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1970s Surrealist Dorothea Tanning Art
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Lithograph
Personne Suite No. 9
By Dorothea Tanning
Located in Columbia, MO
Dorothea Tanning (American, 1910–2012)
Initially associated with the Surrealist movement, Dorothea Tanning developed a personal visual language that blurred the boundaries between r...
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Dorothea Tanning Art
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Untitled - Lithograph by Dorothea Tanning - 1974
By Dorothea Tanning
Located in Roma, IT
Untitled is an artwork realized by Dorothea Tanning in 1974 for the Art Magazine "XXeme Siècle".
Colored lithograph.
Very Good condition. Printed by Atelier Pierre Chave in Vence, ...
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1970s Surrealist Dorothea Tanning Art
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Lithograph
En Chair Et En Or, Etching with Aquatint by Dorothea Tanning
By Dorothea Tanning
Located in Long Island City, NY
Dorothea Tanning, American (1910 - 2012) - En Chair Et En Or, Year: 1973, Medium: Etching with Aquatint, Edition: BAT, Image Size: 11 x 8.5 inches, Size: 18.75 x 12.75 in. (47.63 x ...
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20th Century Modern Dorothea Tanning Art
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Etching, Aquatint
Personne Suite No. 3
By Dorothea Tanning
Located in Columbia, MO
Dorothea Tanning (American, 1910–2012)
Initially associated with the Surrealist movement, Dorothea Tanning developed a personal visual language that blurred the boundaries between r...
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Dorothea Tanning Art
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Etching
Untitled - Lithograph by Dorothea Tanning - 1974
By Dorothea Tanning
Located in Roma, IT
Untitled is an artwork realized by Dorothea Tanning in 1974.
Colored lithograph.
Good conditions. Printed by Atelier Pierre Chave in Vence, France.
This lithograph was realized...
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1970s Surrealist Dorothea Tanning Art
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Lithograph
Personne Suite No. 1
By Dorothea Tanning
Located in Columbia, MO
Dorothea Tanning (American, 1910–2012)
Initially associated with the Surrealist movement, Dorothea Tanning developed a personal visual language that blurred the boundaries between r...
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Dorothea Tanning Art
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Etching
Personne Suite No. 8
By Dorothea Tanning
Located in Columbia, MO
Dorothea Tanning (American, 1910–2012)
Initially associated with the Surrealist movement, Dorothea Tanning developed a personal visual language that blurred the boundaries between r...
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Dorothea Tanning Art
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Personne Suite No. 6
By Dorothea Tanning
Located in Columbia, MO
Dorothea Tanning (American, 1910–2012)
Initially associated with the Surrealist movement, Dorothea Tanning developed a personal visual language that blurred the boundaries between r...
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Dorothea Tanning Art
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Jean - Lithograph by Dorothea Tanning - 1972
By Dorothea Tanning
Located in Roma, IT
Jean is a lithograph on Arches paper realized by Dorothea Tanning in 1972.
Belongs to the suite "Judith". Limited edition of 500.
Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued.
Good conditio...
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1970s Surrealist Dorothea Tanning Art
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Lithograph
Jean - Lithograph by Dorothea Tanning - 1972
By Dorothea Tanning
Located in Roma, IT
Jean is a lithograph on Arches paper realized by Dorothea Tanning in 1972.
Belongs to the suite "Judith". Limited edition of 500.
Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued.
Good conditio...
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1970s Surrealist Dorothea Tanning Art
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Lithograph
Judith - Lithograph by Dorothea Tanning - 1972
By Dorothea Tanning
Located in Roma, IT
Judith is a lithograph on Arches paper realized by Dorothea Tanning in 1972.
Belongs to the suite "Judith". Limited edition of 500.
Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued.
Godd condit...
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1970s Surrealist Dorothea Tanning Art
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Lithograph
Voyeurs - Hand-signed Lithograph Limited Edition Surrealist Women artist, 1970
By Dorothea Tanning
Located in New York, NY
Dorothea Tanning
Voyeurs, 1970
Etching, aquatint and sugar-lift aquatint in colors with hand-coloring on wove paper
11 9/10 × 19 9/10 in 30.2 × 50.5 cm
Edition of 60
Hand-signed and...
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1970s Surrealist Dorothea Tanning Art
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Lithograph
Dorothea Tanning (1910 - 2012) - Etching and aquatint on paper - 1975
By Dorothea Tanning
Located in Varese, IT
Etching and aquatint on paper, edited in 1975.
Limited edition of 100 copies, numbered as 93/100 in lower left corner.
Signed in pencil by artist in lower right corner.
Paper size: ...
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1970s Abstract Dorothea Tanning Art
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Etching, Aquatint
Judith
By Dorothea Tanning
Located in Wilton, CT
12 large scale lithographs, signed and numbered,by Dorthea Tanning. Costume designs for the opera Judith.
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1970s Other Art Style Dorothea Tanning Art
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Lithograph
$2,000 Sale Price
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Prophets - Lithograph by Dorothea Tanning - 1972
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Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Dorothea Tanning, American (1910 - 2012)
Title: Birthday (Self Portrait at age 30, 1942)
Year: circa 1970
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Untitled - Original Lithograph by Dorothea Tanning - 1974
By Dorothea Tanning
Located in Roma, IT
Untitled is an original artwork realized by Dorothea Tanning in 1974 for the Art Magazine "XXeme Siècle".
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A superb impression of this color offset lithograph with vibrant colors. Signed and numbered 90/150 in pencil by Tanning. Based on the artist's oil on canvas, "Birthday," now in the ...
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