SirensAndré Masson · 1947

  • Painting mediumDrawing
  • Medium typeWallArt
  • Art movementSurrealism
  • Creation date1947
  • Art periodModern
  • MuseumTate Modern

André Masson (1896 – 1987)

French Surrealist pioneer of automatic drawing and sand and glue paintings who influenced the New York School of abstract expressionists.

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About this artwork

  • Title: Sirens
  • Artist: André Masson
  • Year: 1947
  • Format: Landscape
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Where to see it: Tate Modern
  • Medium: Drawing
  • Creative period: Surrealist Period
  • Corpus context: eroticism and metamorphosis, subconscious imagery
  • Color palette: Pastels

Quick Facts

  • Artist: André Masson
  • Artistic style: Surrealist
  • Title: Sirens
  • Notable elements or techniques: Detailed drawing, movement

Questions & Answers

Who created "Sirens" and in what year?

André Masson made "Sirens" in 1947.

How is the color composition of "Sirens" by André Masson built?

In "Sirens", a serene contrast is paired with a unified palette harmony.

Can "Sirens" by André Masson, held at the Tate Modern, be legally reproduced?

The original "Sirens" is at the Tate Modern, and the work is still protected by copyright.

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