Dorothea Tanning
American painter and sculptor of surrealism
Born
August 25th, 1910
115 years ago
Died
January 31st, 2012
13 years ago — 101 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Contributed significantly to the surrealist movement, creating distinctively evocative paintings and sculptures. Her works often explored themes of femininity and dreams, characterized by their dreamlike imagery and abstract forms. Tanning gained attention with her painting 'Birthday' in 1942, which became emblematic of her style and surrealist focus. In addition to painting, she produced textiles and set designs, reflecting her versatile artistic talents. During her lifetime, she exhibited her work extensively, garnering recognition and accolades within the art community.
Created the painting 'Birthday'
Contributed to the surrealist movement
Produced textiles and set designs
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