Torso by André Masson (1926)

Torso, in brief

Title: Torso
Artist: André Masson (1896–1987)
Artist born in: Balagny-sur-Thérain, France
Date: 1926
Movement: Surrealism
Subject: surreal figure, checkerboard pattern, shadowy landscape, abstract form, snake imagery, void composition

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Questions on Torso, answered

When was "Torso" made?

"Torso" by André Masson was created in 1926.

What is "Torso" about?

"Torso" by André Masson depicts: surreal figure, checkerboard pattern, shadowy landscape, abstract form, snake imagery, void composition, symbolic art.

Is "Torso" by André Masson in the public domain?

Regarding copyright, "Torso" is still protected by copyright.

Who is the artist behind "Torso"?

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

Which artistic current is "Torso" by André Masson part of?

"Torso" is a work of Surrealism. The movement indicates the artistic tradition the work is part of.

What stage of André Masson's development does "Torso" represent?

"Torso" represents the Early Surrealism of André Masson.

How old was André Masson when creating "Torso" in 1926?

André Masson was 30 years old when creating "Torso" in 1926. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1896.

Why is the copyright status of "Torso" what it is?

The copyright status of "Torso" - still protected by copyright - follows from the artist's death in 1987.

What does "Torso" share with the rest of André Masson's output?

"Torso" shares with André Masson's other works its Surrealism style and the recorded themes: surrealist automatism, influence of dreams & myth, violence and metamorphosis, exploration of the psyche, early 20th-century anxieties, sand painting precursors, symbolic journey inward, key work in masson's evolution.

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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