Man Ray Abstract Prints
American, 1890-1976
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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Artist: Man Ray
Marchand des Couleurs - Lithograph by Man Ray - 1974
By Man Ray
Located in Roma, IT
Marchand des couleurs is a contemporary artwork realized in 1974 by Man Ray
Mixed colored lithograph on wove paper. Printed by Atelier Desjobert, Pa...
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1970s Surrealist Man Ray Abstract Prints
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Lithograph
Space Invasion - Original lithograph
By Man Ray
Located in Paris, IDF
MAN RAY (1890-1976)
Space Invasion, 1975
Original lithograph
(Printed in Desjobert workshop)
Printed signature in the plate
On heavy paper 31 x 24 cm (c. 12 x 10 inch)
Edited by San...
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1970s Abstract Man Ray Abstract Prints
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Lithograph
Alphabet Pour Adultes (Alphabet For Adults) Silkscreen, lithograph Signed Framed
By Man Ray
Located in New York, NY
Man Ray
Alphabet Pour Adultes (Alphabet For Adults), 1970
Silkscreen in colors and lithograph on paper mounted on wood veneer mounted on card stock. Hand Signed. Numbered. Dated.
Ha...
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1970s Surrealist Man Ray Abstract Prints
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Mixed Media, Pencil, Lithograph, Screen
Hands, Mid Century mod Surrealist mixed media Signed/N (Gemini 20 Anselmino 61)
By Man Ray
Located in New York, NY
MAN RAY
Hands, 1966
Silkscreen on Plexiglass
Published by Gemini GEL
Measurements:
Image: 20"h x 16"w
sheet plexi: 25.5"h x 19.5"w
overall (with frame): 26.75"h x 20.75"w.
Edition ...
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1960s Surrealist Man Ray Abstract Prints
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Screen, Plexiglass
Composition, Feuilles éparses, Man Ray
By Man Ray
Located in Southampton, NY
Etching on vélin cuve de Rives paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition. Notes: From the folio, Feuilles éparses, 1965. Published and printed by Louis B...
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1960s Modern Man Ray Abstract Prints
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Etching
$9,996 Sale Price
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Color Rainbow : Biennale de Menton - Original lithograph poster (MOURLOT)
By Man Ray
Located in Paris, IDF
MAN RAY (Emmanuel Radnitsky, known as) (1890-1976)
Menton Biennale, 1970
Original lithograph (Mourlot workshop)
Signed on the plate
On paper, 67 x 47 cm (c. 27 x 18 in)
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1970s Surrealist Man Ray Abstract Prints
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Lithograph
Untitled - Etching by Man Ray - 1976
By Man Ray
Located in Roma, IT
Untitled is an artwork realized by Man Ray (1890 - 1976) in 1970.
Etching and aquatint from the series Les Anatomes.
Aquatint etching on lana paper.
Hand signed and numbered. Edition 13/100.
Image 43 x 31.8 cm; Sheet 66 x 50.8 cm.
Ref. Anselmino 70.
Very Good condition.
Man Ray was born in Philadelphia into a family of Russian immigrants of Jewish origin. He grew up in New York where he completed his studies. Here he works in 1908 as a draftsman and graphic designer. In 1912 he began to sign his works with the
pseudonym "Man Ray", which means ray man. He buys his first camera in 1914, to photograph his works of art.
In 1915 the collector Walter Conrad Arensberg presented it to Marcel Duchamp, with whom he would become a great friend. The three founded the Society of Independent Artists. In 1919 he painted his first airbrushes, images produced with an airbrush, a
commonly used retouching tool for a graphic designer. In New York, with Marcel Duchamp he formed the American branch of the Dada movement which began in Europe as a radical rejection of traditional art, but was not very successful.
In 1921 Duchamp returned to Paris and Man Ray followed him. In Paris Duchamp introduced him to the most influential artists of France, including André Breton and Philippe Soupault. Soupault hosted the first exhibition of Man Ray in his library, where the
famous work Cadeau was exhibited. Man Ray's Parisian success is due to his skill as a photographer, especially as a portraitist. Famous artists of the time, such as James Joyce, Gertrude Stein, Jean Cocteau and many others, posed in front of his camera.
In 1922 Man Ray produced his first frames, which he called rayographs (rayographies), or photographic images obtained by placing objects directly on sensitive paper.
in 1924 surrealism was officially born, Man Ray was the first surrealist photographer. The production of his research work goes hand in hand with the publication of his fashion photographs in Vogue. He falls in love with the famous French singer Alice Prin...
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1970s Surrealist Man Ray Abstract Prints
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Etching
Surrealist Figure, Dorothée, 1969 - Original Handsigned Etching
By Man Ray
Located in Paris, IDF
Man Ray (Emmanuel Radnitsky, aka)
Surrealist Figure, 1969
Handsigned original etching
Also printed signature in the plate
On vellum, 23 x 17 cm (c. 9 x 6,6 inch)
Numbered /50 copie...
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1960s Surrealist Man Ray Abstract Prints
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Etching
Invasion de l
Espace - Lithograph by Man Ray - 1975
By Man Ray
Located in Roma, IT
Invasion de l'espace is a color lithograph by the American artist and exponent of Dadaism and Surrealism Man Ray (Philadelphia, 1890 - Paris, 1976).
The workr was edited by the Fr...
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1970s Surrealist Man Ray Abstract Prints
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Lithograph
Due Figure
By Man Ray
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: Man Ray (American, 1890-1976)
Title: Due Figure
Year: 1968
Medium: Color lithograph
Edition: Inscribed E.A (Epreuve d'Artiste) in pencil
Paper: Arches
Image size: 18.5 x...
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Mid-20th Century Dada Man Ray Abstract Prints
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Lithograph
$2,750
The Rooms, poems of the time that does not pass
By Man Ray
Located in Paris, FR
Etching and aquatint, 1958
Handsigned by the artist in pencil and numbered 6/20
32.00 cm. x 25.00 cm. 12.6 in. x 9.84 in. (paper)
13.00 cm. x 9.50 cm. 5.12 in. x 3.74 in. (image)
Frontispiece for Louis Aragon...
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1950s Abstract Man Ray Abstract Prints
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Etching, Aquatint
Invasion de l
Espace - Lithograph by Man Ray - 1975
By Man Ray
Located in Roma, IT
Invasion de l'espace is a color lithograph by the American artist and exponent of Dadaism and Surrealism Man Ray (Philadelphia, 1890 - Paris, 1976).
The workr was edited by the Fr...
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1970s Surrealist Man Ray Abstract Prints
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Lithograph
Mythologia Moderna II
By Man Ray
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: Man Ray (American, 1890-1976)
Title: Mythologia Moderna II
Year: 1969
Medium: Color lithograph
Edition: numbered 46/175 in pencil
Paper: Arches watermarked
Image siz...
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Mid-20th Century Dada Man Ray Abstract Prints
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Lithograph
De l
Origine des Espèces par Voie de Sélection Irrationelle: Visage
By Man Ray
Located in New York, NY
A very good impression of this color lithograph. Artist's proof, aside from the edition of 180. Signed and inscribed "EA" in pencil. Printed by Mourlot, Paris. Published by Leon Amie...
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1970s Surrealist Man Ray Abstract Prints
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Color, Lithograph
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Origine des Espèces par Voie de Selection... - Lithograph by Man Ray - 1972
By Man Ray
Located in Roma, IT
Color lithograph on vellum.
Artist proof out of an edition of 180.
Hand signed in pencil.
Published: XXe Siècle, Paris, Galleria Schwarz, Milan, Leon Amiel, New York. Arches map, ...
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1970s Surrealist Man Ray Abstract Prints
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Lithograph
Invasion de l
Espace - Lithograph by Man Ray - 1975
By Man Ray
Located in Roma, IT
Invasion de l'espace is a color lithograph by the American artist and exponent of Dadaism and Surrealism Man Ray (Philadelphia, 1890 - Paris, 1976).
The workr was edited by the Fr...
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1970s Surrealist Man Ray Abstract Prints
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Lithograph
$499 Sale Price
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Invasion de l
Espace - Lithograph by Man Ray - 1975
By Man Ray
Located in Roma, IT
Invasion de l'espace is a color lithograph by the American artist and exponent of Dadaism and Surrealism Man Ray (Philadelphia, 1890 - Paris, 1976).
The workr was edited by the Fr...
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1970s Surrealist Man Ray Abstract Prints
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Lithograph
Surrealist Machine, Fausta, 1969 - Original Handsigned Etching
By Man Ray
Located in Paris, IDF
Man Ray (Emmanuel Radnitsky, aka)
Surrealist Machine, Fausta, 1969
Handsigned original etching
Also printed signature in the plate
On vellum, 23 x 17 cm (c. 9 x 6,6 inch)
Numbered ...
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1960s Surrealist Man Ray Abstract Prints
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Etching
Imagination Subversion - Original handsigned lithograph
By Man Ray
Located in Paris, IDF
Man Ray (Emmanuel RADNITZKY called)
Imagination - Subversion, 1972
Original lithograph (pinted in Atelier Clot, Bramsen and Georges)
Handsigned in pencil
Unumbered from a total edit...
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1970s Surrealist Man Ray Abstract Prints
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Lithograph
Invasion de l
espace - Original Lithograph by Man Ray - 1975
By Man Ray
Located in Roma, IT
Invasion de l'espace is an original print by the American artist and exponent of Dadaism Man Ray (Philadelphia 1890 - Paris 1976).
This color lithograph on paper, was edited by the ...
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1970s Surrealist Man Ray Abstract Prints
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Lithograph
$463 Sale Price
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Decanter - Etching and Screen Print by Man Ray - 1973
By Man Ray
Located in Roma, IT
Decanter is an artwork realzied by Man Ray in 1973.
Mixed colored etching and screen print.
Hand signed on the lower right margin.
Numbered on the lower left. Edition 74/90.
Good...
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1970s Surrealist Man Ray Abstract Prints
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Etching, Screen
Man Ray, Inversion of Space II, from XXe siecle, 1975
By Man Ray
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Man Ray (1890–1976), titled Inversion de l'espace II (Inversion of Space II), from the album XXe siecle, Nouvelle serie, XXXVIIe Annee, No. 45, originate...
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1970s Surrealist Man Ray Abstract Prints
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Lithograph
$796 Sale Price
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Oneiric Couple, Lydie, 1969 - Original Handsigned Etching
By Man Ray
Located in Paris, IDF
Man Ray (Emmanuel Radnitsky, aka)
Oneiric Couple, Lydie, 1969
Handsigned original etching
Also printed signature in the plate
On vellum, 23 x 17 cm (c. 9 x 6,6 inch)
Numbered /50 c...
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1960s Surrealist Man Ray Abstract Prints
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Etching
Composition, Variations sur l
imaginaire, Man Ray
By Man Ray
Located in Southampton, NY
Lithograph on vélin de Rives paper. Inscription: hand signed and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition. Notes: From the folio, Variations sur l'imaginaire, 1972. Published by Philipp...
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1970s Surrealist Man Ray Abstract Prints
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Lithograph
$1,996 Sale Price
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Marchand de Couleurs
By Man Ray
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled, Marchand de Couleurs, is an original color lithograph on Wove paper by American artist Man Ray, 1890-1976. It is hand signed and inscribed A.P (Artist Proof) in ...
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1970s Dada Man Ray Abstract Prints
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Lithograph
Invasion de l
Espace - Lithograph by Man Ray - 1975
By Man Ray
Located in Roma, IT
Invasion de l'espace is a vintage print by the American artist and exponent of Dadaism Man Ray (Philadelphia 1890 - Paris 1976).
This color lithograph on paper, was edited by the Fr...
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1970s Surrealist Man Ray Abstract Prints
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Lithograph
Decanter - Etching and Screen Print by Man Ray - 1973
By Man Ray
Located in Roma, IT
Decanter from "Revoving Doors" is an original artwork realized by Man Ray in 1973 realized in mixed colored etching and silkscreen.
Hand signed on the lower right margin. Edition of...
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1970s Surrealist Man Ray Abstract Prints
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Etching, Screen
Dream Flowers, Irène, 1969 - Original Handsigned Etching
By Man Ray
Located in Paris, IDF
Man Ray (Emmanuel Radnitsky, aka)
Dream Flowers, Irène, 1969
Handsigned original etching
On vellum, 23 x 17 cm (c. 9 x 6,6 inch)
Numbered /50 copies
INFORMATIONS : This etching i...
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1960s Surrealist Man Ray Abstract Prints
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Etching
Alexandre Lolas Exhibition Poster. Made in Italy
By Man Ray
Located in Chesterfield, MI
Poster. Made in Italy. Measures 32.75 x 19 inches and is unframed. The piece is in Good/Fair Condition-significant fading/discoloration primarily on the top portion of the print-cons...
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Late 20th Century Man Ray Abstract Prints
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Lithograph
$320 Sale Price
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Revolving Doors: Dragonfly X
By Man Ray
Located in London, GB
Pochoir printed in colours on Arches paper after a collage from 1916-17, published in 1973.
One of five exemplaire’s d’artiste aside from an edition of 100.
Signed by the artist with...
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1970s Surrealist Man Ray Abstract Prints
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Stencil
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- What did Man Ray create?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Man Ray created paintings, collages and films, but he is best known for photography. While working in his darkroom, he discovered that by moving objects around on photosensitive paper he could create unique images dubbed rayographs or photograms. Find a collection of Man Ray art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Man Ray, an American photographer, painter and filmmaker, was known for his revolutionary experimentation with photography, including making “cameraless” pictures by placing objects on light-sensitive paper and exposing the paper to light. Ray called these photographs “rayographs.” On 1stDibs, Shop a collection of authentic Man Ray photographs from top sellers worldwide.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024Man Ray, the Surrealist photographer, was born Emmanuel Radnitzky. His career is distinctive for the success he achieved in both the United States and Europe. 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 became a sought-after fashion photographer. Ray is perhaps most remembered for his photographs of the interwar years, in particular the camera-less pictures he called "Rayographs." Shop a variety of Man Ray art on 1stDibs.
- Why did Man Ray change his name?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024Man Ray changed his name in response to antisemitic attitudes that were impacting his work during the early 20th century. "Man" came from his nickname, Manny, shortened from Emmanuel. For his surname, Ray took the first two and final letters of his birth name, Radnitzky. Explore a range of Man Ray art on 1stDibs.