Surrealism · 1927

Automatic Drawing (André Masson, 1927)

Automatic Drawing comes from the hand of André Masson (1896–1987). It dates from 1927. It belongs to the Surrealism movement.

1927

Automatic Drawing by André Masson, 1927.

Automatic Drawing at a glance

Title: Automatic Drawing
Artist: André Masson (1896–1987)
Artist born in: Balagny-sur-Thérain, France
Date: 1927
Movement: Surrealism
Subject: arts

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"Automatic Drawing" dates from 1927. The date places the work within André Masson's career and its era.

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André Masson, the painter

1896–1987, France

André Masson

André Masson: A Life in Art Born: Balagny-sur-Thérain, France (January 4, 1896) Died: 1987 Early Life and Artistic Training Masson began his artistic journey at the age of eleven, studying at the Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts in Brussels under Constant Montald. This early training provided a foundation for his later experimentation with various styles. His initial work showed an interest in Cubism, demonstrating an early engagement with modern art movements. The Surrealist Period and Automatic Drawing Masson became a key figure within the Surrealist movement, enthusiastically embracing automatic drawing as a technique.

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