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André Masson

André Masson

France • 1896 - 1987 • 244 followers
Featured in: Master Artists

Art is not a solitary pleasure.

Nationality

French

Categories

Printmakers

Artistic movements

Surrealism, Classic interior

Themes

Abstract, Nude, Art brut

Biography

André Masson was a renowned French painter, engraver, and illustrator. His work, marked by a great diversity of styles and influences, falls within the surrealist movement and often transcends the boundaries between the figurative and the abstract.

Masson experienced a youth marked by World War I, where he was severely wounded. This event had a profound influence on his later artistic work, leading him to explore themes such as violence, sexuality, and the human condition.

In the 1920s, the artist became one of the most important members of the surrealist movement, alongside André Breton and Salvador Dalí, among others. His style is characterized by organic forms, fluid lines, and bold use of color.

In the following years, Masson emigrated to the United States to escape the rise of Nazism in Europe. There, his style evolved towards more abstract compositions, often inspired by natural landscapes and mythological elements.

After World War II, Masson returned to France and continued to produce prolific work until the end of his life. His paintings and engravings continued to explore universal themes such as love, death, and transcendence, while integrating new techniques and artistic influences.

In 2024, André Masson is in the spotlight with two major exhibitions: "André Masson: There Is No Finished World" at the Centre Pompidou-Metz (March 29 - September 2, 2024), featuring over 200 works, and "André Masson: The Revolutionary Surrealism" at the Galerie Jean-François Cazeau in Paris (September 27 - December 21, 2024). These retrospectives explore his influence on Surrealist art, his approach to automatic drawing, and his artistic commitment in response to the upheavals of the 20th century. His legacy continues to inspire the contemporary art market, reaffirming his place among the great masters of Surrealism.

Explore all artworks (120)

Print, Les Jardins d'Armide, André Masson

Les Jardins d'Armide

Print . 53 x 75.7 x 0.1 cm Print . 20.9 x 29.8 x 0 inch

£976

Print, Cheval de Troie, André Masson

Cheval de Troie

Print . 66 x 50.5 x 0.01 cm Print . 26 x 19.9 x 0 inch

£843

Print, Sans-titre, André Masson

Sans-titre

Print . 32.5 x 25 x 0.1 cm Print . 12.8 x 9.8 x 0 inch

£311

Print, Composition, André Masson

Composition

Print . 76 x 56 x 1 cm Print . 29.9 x 22 x 0.4 inch

£710

Print, Le Titan, André Masson

Le Titan

Print . 50 x 65 cm Print . 19.7 x 25.6 inch

£533

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Sculpture, La Chrysalide, André Masson

La Chrysalide

Sculpture . 65 x 42 x 33 cm Sculpture . 25.6 x 16.5 x 13 inch

£31,069

Print, Sirènes, André Masson

Sirènes

Print . 66 x 50.5 x 0.01 cm Print . 26 x 19.9 x 0 inch

£843

Fine Art Drawings, Poèmes insoumis, André Masson

Poèmes insoumis

Fine Art Drawings . 31.5 x 25 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings . 12.4 x 9.8 x 0.1 inch

£1,332

Print, Sans titre, André Masson

Sans titre

Print . 65 x 50 cm Print . 25.6 x 19.7 inch

£621

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Print, Sans titre, André Masson

Sans titre

Print . 70 x 50 x 0.1 cm Print . 27.6 x 19.7 x 0 inch

£710

Sculpture, Éclosion, André Masson

Éclosion

Sculpture . 69 x 45 x 45 cm Sculpture . 27.2 x 17.7 x 17.7 inch

£31,069

Print, Figue, André Masson

Figue

Print . 26 x 19 x 0.1 cm Print . 10.2 x 7.5 x 0 inch

£710

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Print, Sans-titre, André Masson

Sans-titre

Print . 32.5 x 25 x 0.1 cm Print . 12.8 x 9.8 x 0 inch

£311

Print, Athéna, André Masson

Athéna

Print . 66 x 50.5 x 0.01 cm Print . 26 x 19.9 x 0 inch

£843

Sculpture, La Possédée, André Masson

La Possédée

Sculpture . 38 x 42 x 18 cm Sculpture . 15 x 16.5 x 7.1 inch

£28,406

Print, La Lune et Le Soleil, André Masson

La Lune et Le Soleil

Print . 74.5 x 56 x 1 cm Print . 29.3 x 22 x 0.4 inch

£577

Print, Paysage, André Masson

Paysage

Print . 29 x 37 x 0.2 cm Print . 11.4 x 14.6 x 0.1 inch

£222

Print, Retrouvailles des époux, André Masson

Retrouvailles des époux

Print . 66 x 50.5 x 0.01 cm Print . 26 x 19.9 x 0 inch

£843

Print, Massacre des prétendants, André Masson

Massacre des prétendants

Print . 66 x 50.5 x 0.01 cm Print . 26 x 19.9 x 0 inch

£843

Print, Châtiment des servantes, André Masson

Châtiment des servantes

Print . 66 x 50.5 x 0.01 cm Print . 26 x 19.9 x 0 inch

£843

Print, Circé, André Masson

Circé

Print . 66 x 50.5 x 0.01 cm Print . 26 x 19.9 x 0 inch

£843

Print, Pénélope, André Masson

Pénélope

Print . 66 x 50.5 x 0.01 cm Print . 26 x 19.9 x 0 inch

£843

Print, Ulysse avec Nausicaa, André Masson

Ulysse avec Nausicaa

Print . 66 x 50.5 x 0.01 cm Print . 26 x 19.9 x 0 inch

£843

Print, Cyclope, André Masson

Cyclope

Print . 66 x 50.5 x 0.01 cm Print . 26 x 19.9 x 0 inch

£843

Print, Sans-titre, André Masson

Sans-titre

Print . 32.5 x 25 x 0.1 cm Print . 12.8 x 9.8 x 0 inch

£311

Print, Amours Légendaires, André Masson

Amours Légendaires

Print . 44 x 35 x 0.1 cm Print . 17.3 x 13.8 x 0 inch

£755

Print, Une étoile de craie, André Masson

Une étoile de craie

Print . 32.5 x 25 x 0.2 cm Print . 12.8 x 9.8 x 0.1 inch

£399

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Print, Ô mésange, ô peut-être, André Masson

Ô mésange, ô peut-être

Print . 29 x 19.5 x 0.2 cm Print . 11.4 x 7.7 x 0.1 inch

£399

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Print, Une étoile de craie, André Masson

Une étoile de craie

Print . 32.5 x 25 x 0.2 cm Print . 12.8 x 9.8 x 0.1 inch

£399

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Print, Une étoile de craie, André Masson

Une étoile de craie

Print . 32.5 x 25 x 0.2 cm Print . 12.8 x 9.8 x 0.1 inch

£399

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Print, Une étoile de craie, André Masson

Une étoile de craie

Print . 32.5 x 25 x 0.2 cm Print . 12.8 x 9.8 x 0.1 inch

£399

Print, Ô mésange, ô peut-être, André Masson

Ô mésange, ô peut-être

Print . 29 x 19.5 x 0.2 cm Print . 11.4 x 7.7 x 0.1 inch

£399

Print, Ô mésange, ô peut-être, André Masson

Ô mésange, ô peut-être

Print . 29 x 19.5 x 0.2 cm Print . 11.4 x 7.7 x 0.1 inch

£399

Print, Ô mésange, ô peut-être, André Masson

Ô mésange, ô peut-être

Print . 29 x 19.5 x 0.2 cm Print . 11.4 x 7.7 x 0.1 inch

£399

Print, Une étoile de craie, André Masson

Une étoile de craie

Print . 32.5 x 25 x 0.2 cm Print . 12.8 x 9.8 x 0.1 inch

£399

Print, Une étoile de craie, André Masson

Une étoile de craie

Print . 32.5 x 25 x 0.2 cm Print . 12.8 x 9.8 x 0.1 inch

£399

Print, Une étoile de craie, André Masson

Une étoile de craie

Print . 32.5 x 25 x 0.2 cm Print . 12.8 x 9.8 x 0.1 inch

£399

Print, Une étoile de craie, André Masson

Une étoile de craie

Print . 32.5 x 25 x 0.2 cm Print . 12.8 x 9.8 x 0.1 inch

£399

Print, Une étoile de craie, André Masson

Une étoile de craie

Print . 32.5 x 25 x 0.2 cm Print . 12.8 x 9.8 x 0.1 inch

£399

Print, Une étoile de craie, André Masson

Une étoile de craie

Print . 32.5 x 25 x 0.2 cm Print . 12.8 x 9.8 x 0.1 inch

£399

Print, Une étoile de craie, André Masson

Une étoile de craie

Print . 32.5 x 25 x 0.2 cm Print . 12.8 x 9.8 x 0.1 inch

£399

Print, Pubertà, André Masson

Pubertà

Print . 48 x 34 x 0.5 cm Print . 18.9 x 13.4 x 0.2 inch

£710

Print, Femme érotique, André Masson

Femme érotique

Print . 54 x 76 cm Print . 21.3 x 29.9 inch

£435

Print, Bacchanale, André Masson

Bacchanale

Print . 65 x 50 x 0.1 cm Print . 25.6 x 19.7 x 0 inch

£710

Print, Sans titre, André Masson

Sans titre

Print . 56.5 x 76.5 cm Print . 22.2 x 30.1 inch

£799

Print, Le prince Iris, André Masson

Le prince Iris

Print . 50 x 65 x 0.1 cm Print . 19.7 x 25.6 x 0 inch

£710

Print, Arc, André Masson

Arc

Print . 66 x 50.5 x 0.01 cm Print . 26 x 19.9 x 0 inch

£843

Print, Sans Titre, André Masson

Sans Titre

Print . 48 x 65 x 0.2 cm Print . 18.9 x 25.6 x 0.1 inch

£621

Print, Mythologie sexuelle, André Masson

Mythologie sexuelle

Print . 56.5 x 76 x 0.05 cm Print . 22.2 x 29.9 x 0 inch

£710

Print, Mythologie sexuelle, André Masson

Mythologie sexuelle

Print . 56.5 x 76 x 0.05 cm Print . 22.2 x 29.9 x 0 inch

£710

Print, Mythologie sexuelle, André Masson

Mythologie sexuelle

Print . 56.5 x 76 x 0.05 cm Print . 22.2 x 29.9 x 0 inch

£710

Print, Mythologie sexuelle, André Masson

Mythologie sexuelle

Print . 56.5 x 76 x 0.05 cm Print . 22.2 x 29.9 x 0 inch

£755

Print, Mythologie sexuelle, André Masson

Mythologie sexuelle

Print . 56.5 x 76 x 0.05 cm Print . 22.2 x 29.9 x 0 inch

£799

Print, Une étoile de craie, André Masson

Une étoile de craie

Print . 32.5 x 25 x 0.2 cm Print . 12.8 x 9.8 x 0.1 inch

£399

Print, Torse Tatoué, André Masson

Torse Tatoué

Print . 60 x 43 x 0.2 cm Print . 23.6 x 16.9 x 0.1 inch

£1,243

Print, Mythologie sexuelle, André Masson

Mythologie sexuelle

Print . 76 x 56.5 x 0.05 cm Print . 29.9 x 22.2 x 0 inch

£621

Print, Mythologie sexuelle, André Masson

Mythologie sexuelle

Print . 56.5 x 76 x 0.05 cm Print . 22.2 x 29.9 x 0 inch

£621

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