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Man Ray — Autoportrait (Self Portrait) (A. 101)
Man Ray

Autoportrait (Self Portrait) (A. 101)

In this lithograph self portrait, Man Ray employs bold gestural lines and high contrast to create a striking image of his own face, characteristic of his experimental approach to printmaking. The work demonstrates his facility with lithography while maintaining the spontaneity and directness typical of his artistic vision. Created on fine Arches paper with generous margins, the print reflects the technical mastery and conceptual sophistication that defined Man Ray's multifaceted career across photography, painting, and works on paper.

Medium
Lithograph, on Arches paper, with full margins.

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Evening & Day Editions

January 23, 2025

Lot 80

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Man Ray, Autoportrait (Self Portrait) (A. 101)

In this lithograph self portrait, Man Ray employs bold gestural lines and high contrast to create a striking image of his own face, characteristic of his experimental approach to printmaking. The work demonstrates his facility with lithography while maintaining the spontaneity and directness typical of his artistic vision. Created on fine Arches paper with generous margins, the print reflects the technical mastery and conceptual sophistication that defined Man Ray's multifaceted career across photography, painting, and works on paper.

Medium
Lithograph, on Arches paper, with full margins.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Surrealism, Photography, 20th Century, Dadaism, Experimental, Introspective, American Artist, Rayograph, Self-Portrait, Abstract

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