Leonor Fini
French, 1908-1996
Leonor Fini was the life of the party during the French Surrealist movement. A socialite with connections to some of the movement's biggest names, Fini was also an astoundingly gifted artist in her own right. In fact, many consider her to be the most fiercely independent female artist of the 20th century. A theatrical personality, Fini created prints, paintings and drawings that are widely revered for their sensuous qualities and raw energy.
Fini's life started off in a dramatic fashion, which was perhaps a portent of things to come. She was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1907, but her parents separated soon after and her mother took her away to Trieste, Italy. Due to her father's attempts to kidnap her, Fini was often dressed as a boy throughout her childhood.
Fini was surrounded by artistic women in Trieste, and she naturally developed a love for art as well. By the time she was 17, she had become familiar with Renaissance art and Mannerist painting and was exhibiting her own portraits. In 1931, at just 24 years of age, Fini moved to Paris and became acquainted with influential artists Giorgio de Chirico and Carlos Carrà. She also met and started a romantic relationship with Surrealist pioneer Max Ernst, who introduced her to others in the movement.
Though she had no formal art education, Fini proved herself to be both technically masterful and creatively exceptional. Her work and her flamboyant personality attracted the attention of many of the 20th century's most celebrated artists and thinkers, including Salvador Dalí, Jean Cocteau, Albert Camus and Jean Genet, just to name a very few. She exhibited her work in many Parisian art galleries, including the gallery of Christian Dior before the fashion icon became a designer.
In the 1950s, Fini continued painting while immersing herself in other artistic and dramatic endeavors, including theater costume and mask design. She also designed posters for the Paris Opera and wardrobes for movies.
Fini continued living and painting in Paris for the rest of her life. She died in 1996.
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Leonor Fini, women and flower, rare print on paper
By Leonor Fini
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Leonor Fini, rare original serigraph on Rives paper, circa 1970
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Leonor Fini Signed Framed Beautiful Lithograph Print Deux Femmes, circa 1970s
By Leonor Fini
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A beautiful lithographic print by Argentinian-born Italian surrealist painter, designer, illustrator, and author Leonor Fini titled "Deux Femmes".
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Leonor Fini, rare print on paper
By Leonor Fini
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Leonor Fini, rare original serigraph on Rives paper, circa 1970
Rare print handsigned by surrealist artist Leonor Fini, inscreasingly esteemed with the movement of rediscovering art...
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Leonor Fini Signed Framed Lithograh Print Femme Avec Cheveux Rouge, circa 1970s
By Leonor Fini
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful lithographic print by Argentinian-born Italian surrealist painter, designer, illustrator, and author Leonor Fini titled "Femme Avec Cheveux Rouge".
Leonor Fini was arguably the most ferociously and heroically independent woman artist of the 20th century. Fini herself never accepted the label of "woman artist," and likewise, never considered herself a Surrealist despite her works having been included in nearly every major Surrealism exhibition from 1936 to the present. In the 1930s she lived in Paris, France where she collaborated with, or who were influenced by such prominent 20th-century artists as Jean Cocteau, Man Ray, Leonora Carrington, Salvador Dalí, Joseph Cornell, Dora Maar, Anna Magnani, Albert Camus, Jean Genet...
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Leonor Fini, self-portrait, rare print on paper
By Leonor Fini
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Leonor Fini, rare original serigraph on Rives paper, circa 1970
Rare print handsigned by surrealist artist Leonor Fini, inscreasingly esteemed with the movement of rediscovering art...
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Leonor Fini, women, rare print on paper
By Leonor Fini
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Leonor Fini, rare original serigraph on Rives paper, circa 1970
Rare print handsigned by surrealist artist Leonor Fini, inscreasingly esteemed with the movement of rediscovering art...
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Leonor Fini , Vesper express, rare print on paper
By Leonor Fini
Located in Saint ouen, FR
eonor Fini, rare original serigraph on Rives paper, circa 1970
Rare print handsigned by surrealist artist Leonor Fini, inscreasingly esteemed with the movement of rediscovering art ...
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Leonor Fini, Sphinx with veil
By Leonor Fini
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Leonor Fini, Sphinx with veil (rare lithograph on Japon paper)
Rare lithograph handsigned and numered by surrealist artist Leonor Fini, now rediscovered and inscreasingly esteemed w...
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Leonor Fini, woman, rare print on paper
By Leonor Fini
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Leonor Fini, rare original serigraph on Rives paper, circa 1970
Rare print handsigned by surrealist artist Leonor Fini, inscreasingly esteemed with the movement of rediscovering art...
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Leonor Fini, two women, rare print on paper
By Leonor Fini
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Leonor Fini, rare original serigraph on Rives paper, circa 1970
Rare print handsigned by surrealist artist Leonor Fini, inscreasingly esteemed with the movement of rediscovering art...
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Leonor Fini - Sphinx Ariene, rare print on paper
By Leonor Fini
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Rare print handsigned and numered by surrealist artist Leonor Fini, now rediscovered and inscreasingly esteemed with the movement of rediscovering art by women. It depicts a mytholog...
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Lithograph by Leonor Fini
By Leonor Fini
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Lithograph by Leonor Fini, framed and numbered, 179/275
Measures: H: 65.5 cm, W: 48.5 cm, D: 2.5 cm.
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Vintage Framed Woman and Young Girl Lithograph Signed Leonor Fini
By Leonor Fini
Located in Dallas, TX
This feminine print would make an excellent addition for for a den, living room, or dining room that needs a feminine touch. Made in France, circa 1970, this piece features beautifully vibrant colors, and exquisite intricate details throughout. Leonor Fini is often considered a great contributor to the feminist movement, being perceived as a female icon and described as a 'libertine' Leonor Fini was a painter, performer, designer, feminist, and mystic, who refused to be labeled or categorized (even as Surrealist). She may have been a follower of Marie Laurencin (1883-1956). This piece of art is marked 83/166 on the left corner and signed Leonor Fini...
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- Was Leonor Fini a Surrealist?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024Yes, Leonor Fini was a Surrealist. Though she had no formal art education, Fini proved to be both technically masterful and creatively exceptional. Her work and her flamboyant personality attracted the attention of many of the 20th century's most celebrated artists and thinkers, including Salvador Dalí, Jean Cocteau, Albert Camus and Jean Genet. She exhibited her work in many Parisian art galleries, including the gallery of Christian Dior, before the fashion icon became a designer. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of Leonor Fini art.