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2 photographic portraits of ELT Mesens, Roland Penrose, André Breton and Humphrey Jennings taken at the International Surrealist Exhibition in London in June 1936.

Two photo prints of the second International Surrealist Exhibition held at the Burlington Galleries in London, prefaced by André Breton and organized on Herbert Read’s initiative, collaboration of Roland Penrose and Davis. Photographer’s stamp at the back.
« Chancery » (image of the back of only one photograph).

Creation datejuin 1936
Date of publication 1936
Physical description25 x 30 cm (9 13/16 x 11 13/16 in.)
Place of origin
Reference4110001
Breton Auction, 2003Lot 5411
Keywords, , ,
Categories1931-1939
Exhibition1936, International Exhibition of Surrealism, London
Permanent linkhttps://www.andrebreton.fr/en/work/56600100645910
Place of origin
Exhibition place
1 Comment
 

photo de Claude Cahun (et ou Suzanne Malherbe) à Londres 1936. Les négatifs se trouvent au Jersey Trust dans le fonds Cahun.

anne egger

24/10/2012