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Sir Roland Penrose — Surrealist composition
Sir Roland Penrose

Surrealist composition

Roland Penrose's Surrealist compositions exemplify the movement's interest in juxtaposing disparate objects and forms to create dreamlike, psychologically charged imagery. His works often combine biomorphic shapes with recognizable elements, employing techniques such as frottage and collage to explore the unconscious mind and challenge rational perception. As both an artist and a prominent figure in promoting Surrealism in Britain, Penrose created works that balance formal sophistication with the movement's commitment to liberating the imagination from logical constraints.

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Yes

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Modern British and Irish Art Day Sale

March 19, 2026

Estimate: $3,000$5,000

Sold: $5,334

Lot 115

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Sir Roland Penrose, Surrealist composition

Roland Penrose's Surrealist compositions exemplify the movement's interest in juxtaposing disparate objects and forms to create dreamlike, psychologically charged imagery. His works often combine biomorphic shapes with recognizable elements, employing techniques such as frottage and collage to explore the unconscious mind and challenge rational perception. As both an artist and a prominent figure in promoting Surrealism in Britain, Penrose created works that balance formal sophistication with the movement's commitment to liberating the imagination from logical constraints.

Signed
Hand-signed by the artist
Seen at
Christie's, London, United Kingdom

Related themes

Surrealism, 20th Century, Modernist, British Artist, Abstract Figures, Canvas, Dreamlike, Imaginative Composition, Oil Painting, Experimental Technique