The four elements by André Masson (1924)

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Title: The four elements
Artist: André Masson (1896–1987)
Artist born in: Balagny-sur-Thérain, France
Date: 1924
Movement: Surrealism
Subject: surrealism, elements, figures, color, dreamscape, symbolism

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When was "The four elements" made?

"The four elements" by André Masson was created in 1924.

What does "The four elements" by André Masson depict?

The subjects of "The four elements" are surrealism, elements, figures, color, dreamscape, symbolism, abstract forms.

Is "The four elements" free of copyright?

The copyright answer for "The four elements" by André Masson: the work is still protected by copyright. This determines whether reproductions of the image may be freely made.

Who is the artist behind "The four elements"?

"The four elements" was created by André Masson. The information on this page describes André Masson's original work.

Which artistic current is "The four elements" by André Masson part of?

"The four elements" by André Masson belongs to the Surrealism movement. This movement provides the stylistic context of the work.

What stage of André Masson's development does "The four elements" represent?

Within André Masson's career, "The four elements" falls in the Early Modern. The phase helps compare it with the artist's other works.

How old was André Masson when creating "The four elements" in 1924?

André Masson made "The four elements" at the age of 28. The artist was born in 1896 and the work is dated 1924.

What explains the copyright situation of "The four elements" by André Masson?

"The four elements" by André Masson is still protected by copyright. Copyright terms are measured from the artist's death, and André Masson died in 1987.

What does "The four elements" share with the rest of André Masson's output?

Within André Masson's output, "The four elements" sits in the Surrealism style, alongside the themes of surrealist exploration, automatic drawing roots, elemental symbolism, psychological depth, violence & metamorphosis, early 20th-century art, dreamlike abstraction, spiritual quest themes.

About the artist, André Masson

1896–1987, France

André Masson

André Masson: A Life in Art Born: Balagny-sur-Thérain, France (January 4, 1896) Died: 1987 Early Life and Artistic Training Masson began his artistic journey at the age of eleven, studying at the Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts in Brussels under Constant Montald. This early training provided a foundation for his later experimentation with various styles. His initial work showed an interest in Cubism, demonstrating an early engagement with modern art movements. The Surrealist Period and Automatic Drawing Masson became a key figure within the Surrealist movement, enthusiastically embracing automatic drawing as a technique.

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