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Enrico Donati
1909–2008

Introduction

Enrico Donati (February 19, 1909 – April 25, 2008) was an Italian-American Surrealist painter and sculptor.

Wikidata identifier

Q2574382

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Introduction

Active for over 6 decades, Donati's works record the evolution of American art from Abstract Expressionism and Surrealism to Pop Art, and was a member of the Surrealist group surrounding André Breton in New York City during WWII. He later became the head of the perfume company, Houbigant.

Country of birth

Italy

Roles

Artist, businessman, composer, musician, owner, painter, sculptor

ULAN identifier

500020337

Names

Enrico Donati

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