Dorothea Tanning
1910–2012

Introduction

Dorothea Margaret Tanning (25 August 1910 – 31 January 2012) was an American painter, printmaker, sculptor, writer, and poet. Her early work was influenced by Surrealism.

Wikidata identifier

Q234324

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Introduction

Tanning was inspired to become a painter after viewing the MoMA Surrealism and Dada exhibit in 1936-1937, and eventually became associated with the group of New York expatriate Surrealists. In 1946, two years after her first solo exhibition, she married painter Max Ernst, staying with him in Europe until his death in 1976, whereupon she returned to New York City. She has since remained active as an illustrator and a scenographer.

Country of birth

United States

Roles

Artist, author, designer, fashion designer, graphic artist, illustrator, lithographer, painter, poet, scenographer, sculptor, writer

ULAN identifier

500000210

Names

Dorothea Tanning, Dorothea Ernst, Mrs. Max Ernst, Dorothea Ernst-Tanning, Dorothea Ernst Tanning

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