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André-Aimé-René Masson (4 January 1896 – 28 October 1987) was a French artist. Biography. Masson was born in Balagny-sur-Thérain, Oise, but when he was eight his father's work took the family first briefly to Lille and then to Brussels. [1] .
Learn about André Masson, one of the first painters to embrace Surrealism and explore the subconscious through biomorphic abstraction and automatic techniques. Discover his paintings that depict dreamscapes of mythological figures, sexuality, violence, and metamorphosis.
- January 4, 1896
- October 28, 1987
André Masson (born January 4, 1896, Balagny, Oise, France—died October 28, 1987, Paris) was a noted French Surrealist painter and graphic artist. Masson studied painting in Brussels and then in Paris. He fought in World War I and was severely wounded.
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- January 4, 1896
- October 28, 1987
- Automatic Drawing Andre Masson 1924.
- Pupae to Toledo Andre Masson 1935.
- Iconic views of Toledo Andre Masson 1936.
- Pasiphae Andre Masson 1937.
Learn about the life and work of André Masson, a French painter, sculptor, illustrator and writer who participated in the Surrealist movement. Explore his artworks in Tate Modern and Tate Britain, and read his biography and Wikipedia entry.
André Masson was a French surrealist painter who used automatic drawing and collage techniques. Explore his 107 works online, 401 exhibitions, and publications at MoMA.
André Masson was a French Surrealist painter who pioneered automatic art. Learn about his life, style, and market on Artnet, where you can find his artworks for sale and auction results.
