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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.
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Artist: Dorothea Tanning
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

Dorothea Tanning (1910 – 2012) – Untitled – Composition, lithograph in colours
By Dorothea Tanning
Located in Varese, IT
Composition, lithograph in colours, edited in 1986 Limited edition of 25 copies signed in pencil by artist in lower right corner and numbered 12/25 in lower left corner paper size: 6...
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1980s Abstract Dorothea Tanning Art

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Lithograph

Birthday (Self Portrait), Signed Surrealist Lithograph by Dorothea Tanning
By Dorothea Tanning
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Dorothea Tanning, American (1910 - 2012) Title: Birthday (Self Portrait at age 30, 1942) Year: circa 1970 Medium: Lithograph on Arches, signed and numbered in pencil Edition:...
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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

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

Dorothea Tanning (1910 – 2012) - Bonjour - Etching with aquatint – 1975
By Dorothea Tanning
Located in Varese, IT
“Bonjour” conceived for the suite “Bonjour Max Ernst” Etching with aquatint, edited in 1975 Limited edition of 100 copies signed in pencil by artist in lower right corner and numbere...
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1970s Abstract Dorothea Tanning Art

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Etching, Aquatint

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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Etching

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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Etching

Dorothea Tanning (1910-2012) - Coloured lithograph - 1976
By Dorothea Tanning
Located in Varese, IT
Coloured lithograph, edited in 1976. Limited edition of 500 copies, numbered 23/500 in lower left corner. Paper size: 76,5 x 56,5 cm Very good conditions with deep bright colors. A...
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1970s Surrealist Dorothea Tanning Art

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Paper, Lithograph

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. 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

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

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. 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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Etching

Dorothea Tanning (1910-2012) - Coloured etching and aquatint on Arches paper
By Dorothea Tanning
Located in Varese, IT
Coloured etching and aquatint on Arches paper, edited in 1969. Limited edition of 75 copies, numbered 71/75 in lower left corner. Paper size: 50 x 65 cm Very good conditions with de...
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1960s Surrealist Dorothea Tanning Art

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Paper, Etching

Prophets - Lithograph by Dorothea Tanning - 1972
By Dorothea Tanning
Located in Roma, IT
Prophets 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 cond...
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1970s Surrealist Dorothea Tanning Art

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Lithograph

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dorothea Tanning (1910–2012) - Coloured Lithograph - 1950
By Dorothea Tanning
Located in Varese, IT
Bateau Bleau - The Grotto Coloured lithograph, edited in 1950. Limited edition of 200 copies, numbered 156/200 in lower right corner. Signed in pencil by artist in lower left corne...
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1950s Surrealist Dorothea Tanning Art

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Paper, Lithograph

Dorothea Tanning (1910 - 2012) - bonjour Max Ernst - Color etching - 1976
By Dorothea Tanning
Located in Varese, IT
Color etching, edited in 1976 Limited edition of 100 copies signed in pencil by artist in lower right corner and numbered 52/100 in lower left corner paper size: 50 x 65 cm excellen...
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1960s Abstract Dorothea Tanning Art

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Etching

Dorothea Tanning 1968 Surrealist Watercolor & Pencil, Surrealism, Three Figures
By Dorothea Tanning
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Dorothea Tanning Untitled 11 x 10 inches Signed & dated lower right Framed A 1968 watercolor & pencil depicting three surrealist figures. PROVENANCE: Merz Kunsthandlung (Sprengler...
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1960s Surrealist Dorothea Tanning Art

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Paper, Watercolor, Pencil

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