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    People cited Sheila Legge, André Breton, Humphrey Jennings, Édouard-Léon-Théodore Mesens, Roland Penrose
    By (photographer) Lucie Schwob, dite Claude Cahun, Suzanne Malherbe, dite Marcel Moore

    Description

    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