
Study For "julien Levy Exhibition Title Page"
1934
A masterful example of Berman's signature Romantic Surrealist style, this pen and ink drawing showcases the artist's meticulous draftsmanship through delicate linework and fluid brushstrokes. Created as a preparatory study for the title page of a Julien Levy exhibition, the work reflects the close relationship between Berman and the legendary New York gallerist who championed Surrealist art in America. The interplay of pen and brush techniques demonstrates Berman's ability to balance precise detail with expressive, atmospheric mark-making on paper.
- Medium
- Pen and ink and brush and ink on paper
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- Auction House · Sotheby's
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The Sleep of Reason | A Private Collection of Surrealist Art Online
May 3, 2019
Estimate: $800 – $1,200
Lot 18
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