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André Masson

André Masson

France • 1896 - 1987 • 250 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 (121)

Print, Sirènes, André Masson

Sirènes

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

£829

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

£959

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

£1,308

Print, Le Titan, André Masson

Le Titan

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

£523

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Print, Composition, André Masson

Composition

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

£698

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

£305

Sculpture, La Chrysalide, André Masson

La Chrysalide

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

£30,528

Print, Sans titre, André Masson

Sans titre

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

£611

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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

£829

Print, Sans titre, André Masson

Sans titre

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

£698

Sculpture, Éclosion, André Masson

Éclosion

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

£30,528

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

£305

Print, Figue, André Masson

Figue

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

£698

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Print, Athéna, André Masson

Athéna

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

£829

Sculpture, La Possédée, André Masson

La Possédée

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

£27,912

Print, Paysage, André Masson

Paysage

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

£218

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

£567

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

£829

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

£305

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

£829

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

£829

Print, Circé, André Masson

Circé

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

£829

Print, Pénélope, André Masson

Pénélope

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

£829

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

£829

Print, Cyclope, André Masson

Cyclope

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

£829

Print, Amours Légendaires, André Masson

Amours Légendaires

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

£741

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

£393

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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

£393

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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

£393

Recommended by Artsper
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

£393

Recommended by Artsper
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

£393

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

£393

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

£393

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

£393

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

£393

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

£393

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

£393

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

£393

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

£393

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

£393

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

£393

Print, Pubertà, André Masson

Pubertà

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

£698

Print, Femme érotique, André Masson

Femme érotique

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

£427

Print, Torse Tatoué, André Masson

Torse Tatoué

Print . 60 x 43 x 1 cm Print . 23.6 x 16.9 x 0.4 inch

£1,221

Print, Bacchanale, André Masson

Bacchanale

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

£698

Print, Sans titre, André Masson

Sans titre

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

£785

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

£698

Print, Arc, André Masson

Arc

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

£829

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

£393

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

£611

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

£698

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

£698

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

£698

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

£741

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

£785

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

£1,221

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

£611

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