The assassination of the PLCAndré Masson · 1941

  • Art movementSurrealism
  • Creation date1941

André Masson (1896 – 1987)

Explore André Masson's art: Surrealist pioneer known for automatic drawing & sand paintings. Discover his influence on abstract expressionism & evocative themes of violence, eroticism & metamorphosis.

About this artwork

  • Title: The assassination of the PLC
  • Artist: André Masson
  • Year: 1941
  • Format: Landscape
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Movement: Surrealism
  • Corpus context: societal collapse, early surrealist automatism"
  • Main color: White
  • Keywords: “fragmented shapes”, black and white art, “artistic struggle”
  • Perceived brightness: brilliant

Questions & Answers

What was André Masson's age when "The assassination of the PLC" was created?

André Masson made "The assassination of the PLC" at the age of 45. The artist was born in 1896 and the work is dated 1941.

Is "The assassination of the PLC" by André Masson in the public domain, and why?

"The assassination of the PLC" by André Masson is still protected by copyright. Copyright terms are measured from the artist's death, and André Masson died in 1987.

Who created "The assassination of the PLC"?

"The assassination of the PLC" is attributed to André Masson.

Who made "The assassination of the PLC", and when?

The author of "The assassination of the PLC" is André Masson, and the work is dated 1941.

Does "The assassination of the PLC" show strong light-dark contrasts?

The light-dark contrast of "The assassination of the PLC" is recorded as serene. Contrast describes how strongly light and dark areas differ.

Does "The assassination of the PLC" by André Masson use strong contrasts or soft harmonies?

The color composition of "The assassination of the PLC" by André Masson combines a serene contrast with a balanced harmony harmony.

What is the creation date of "The assassination of the PLC" by André Masson?

"The assassination of the PLC" by André Masson was created in 1941.

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