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Dorothea Tanning
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Dorothea Tanning

1910–2012 · American · 9 artworks

Surrealismdreamlike imagerysymbolic representationexploration of psychological statesuse of unsettling juxtapositionsmanipulation of perspective

artist bio

Dorothea Tanning was a Surrealist painter, sculptor, and writer known for her dreamlike and often unsettling imagery. Her work explores themes of sexuality, identity, and the subconscious, challenging conventional representations of women and domesticity.

related: Leonora Carrington, Kay Sage

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9 artworks

On Time Off Time

On Time Off Time

1948

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Max in a Blue Boat

Max in a Blue Boat

1947

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The Truth About Comets

The Truth About Comets

1945

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Maternity

Maternity

1947

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Deirdre

Deirdre

1940

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Birthday

Birthday

1942

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The Guest Room

The Guest Room

1952

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Palaestra

Palaestra

1947

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Portefeuille (Pocketbook)

Portefeuille (Pocketbook)

1946

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