Leonora Carrington

Committee on Drawings and Prints Fund

Kitchen Clock (Pendule de la cuisine) http://www.moma.org/collection/works/221926

This surreal artwork by Leonora Carrington features ethereal, otherworldly figures engaged in a mysterious scene within a stark, red room, highlighting her unique blend of fantasy and symbolism. The painting evokes a dreamlike narrative, with its delicate fantasy creatures and intriguing interplay of objects, characteristic of Carrington's exploration of the magical and mystical.

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This sculpture, titled "I Want to Be an Insect," reflects Leonora Carrington's surrealist style with its elongated form and anthropomorphic features, suggesting a transformation between human and insect. Carrington, known for her mystical and dreamlike artworks, often explored themes of metamorphosis and the subconscious mind.

I Want to Be an Insect https://www.wikiart.org/en/leonora-carrington/i-want-to-be-an-insect-1960

"The Burning of Giordano Bruno" by Leonora Carrington captures a surreal tapestry of mystical symbols and fantastical creatures, reflecting her interest in the esoteric and the unknown. Hallmarked by Carrington's characteristic dreamlike style, the artwork pays homage to Bruno's pioneering ideas and tragic fate, blending the mystical with profound historical commentary.

The Burning of Giordano Bruno https://www.wikiart.org/en/leonora-carrington/the-burning-of-giordano-bruno-1964

"The Conjurer" by Leonora Carrington is a surreal composition featuring enigmatic, dreamlike figures and symbols, including an eccentric figure wielding a small mystical creature and abstract elements like geometric shapes and mythical animals. Carrington's artwork often explores themes of magic, transformation, and the subconscious, derived from her involvement with the Surrealist movement and personal experiences.

The Conjurer https://www.wikiart.org/en/leonora-carrington/the-conjurer-1960

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Margaret Fisher 1986 Fund © Estate of Leonora Carrington / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York.

Map of Down Below https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/357934

"Semaine" by Leonora Carrington is a mesmerizing example of Surrealism, showcasing ethereal figures and dreamlike forms that appear to float against a dark landscape. The haunting and mystical atmosphere reflects Carrington's exploration of the subconscious, magic, and transformation.

Semaine https://www.wikiart.org/en/leonora-carrington/semaine-1956

This whimsical artwork by Leonora Carrington, titled "Neighbourly Advice," showcases her characteristic surrealistic style, featuring enigmatic figures and fantastical elements. The painting depicts a mysterious scene with a figure wearing a unique hat interacting beside a cradle, enveloped by a background of dancers and peculiar objects, invoking a dreamlike narrative.

Neighbourly Advice https://www.wikiart.org/en/leonora-carrington/neighbourly-advice-1947

Purchased 2004

I am an Amateur of Velocipedes http://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/carrington-i-am-an-amateur-of-velocipedes-t11910

Purchase

Green Tea http://www.moma.org/collection/works/297568

In "Portrait of Max Ernst" by Leonora Carrington, a figure draped in a rich, red, shaggy robe strides across an icy, surreal landscape, holding a mysterious glass orb. The background features ethereal, icy peaks and a ghostly horse, evoking Carrington's characteristic blend of mythical and dreamlike imagery.

Portrait of Max Ernst https://www.wikiart.org/en/leonora-carrington/portrait-of-max-ernst-1939

"The Fig Mother" by Leonora Carrington displays a mystical visage interwoven with nature, featuring fig leaves and ethereal forms that emerge from a dreamlike vision. Reflecting Carrington's fascination with the surreal and the mystical, the artwork showcases her unique blend of the fantastical with the natural world.

The Fig Mother https://www.wikiart.org/en/leonora-carrington/the-fig-mother-1974

Ladies run, there is a man in the rose garden

Ladies run, there is a man in the rose garden https://www.wikiart.org/en/leonora-carrington/ladies-run-there-is-a-man-in-the-rose-garden-1948

Gift of Joan H. Tisch (by exchange)

And Then We Saw the Daughter of the Minotaur http://www.moma.org/collection/works/393384

Purchased 2004

Do You Know My Aunt Eliza? http://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/carrington-do-you-know-my-aunt-eliza-t11911

This artwork by Leonora Carrington features a fantastical creature with ethereal, flowing hair and a strikingly unique, humanoid form clad in a textured, multicolored garb. The piece embodies Carrington's characteristic embrace of the surreal, merging elements of mythology and the subconscious in a dreamlike composition.

Untitled https://www.wikiart.org/en/leonora-carrington/untitled-1960

Leonora Carrington's "Green Tea" is a surreal painting that depicts a mysterious figure wrapped in a patterned shroud, accompanied by fantastical creatures in a dreamlike, meticulously landscaped setting. Carrington's work often embraces themes of transformation and the untamed imagination, drawing from her involvement with the Surrealist movement and her personal fascination with myths and the esoteric.

Green Tea https://www.wikiart.org/en/leonora-carrington/green-tea-1942

"Portrait of the Late Ms Partridge" by Leonora Carrington depicts a surreal figure adorned in a vibrant orange outfit, with a head of wheat-like hair and a large bird wrapping around the figure, embodying Carrington's dreamlike style. The painting reflects her mastery of mythology and symbolism, evoking themes of transformation and mystery common in her work.

Portrait of the Late Ms Partridge https://www.wikiart.org/en/leonora-carrington/portrait-of-the-late-ms-partridge-1947

"The Giantess," painted by surrealist artist Leonora Carrington, depicts an enormous, ethereal female figure enveloped in a white cloak amidst a mystical landscape. Surrounding birds and a serene atmosphere create a dreamlike quality, characteristic of Carrington's exploration of mythology and the subconscious mind.

The Giantess https://www.wikiart.org/en/leonora-carrington/the-giantess-1950

six pale figures with white hair, wearing dark clothing, seated and standing around a table; another figure emerging from a curtain at right; transparent insect figures in scattered through image; dark interior; Surrealist style

Dear Diary—Never Since We Left Prague https://collections.artsmia.org/art/98514/

"Operation Wednesday" by Leonora Carrington is an enigmatic and fantastical painting, featuring ghostly figures engaged in a mysterious ritual under ethereal, surreal tones. Known for her contribution to the Surrealist movement, Carrington often infused her works with esoteric themes, mystical creatures, and a palpable sense of the otherworldly.

Operation Wednesday https://www.wikiart.org/en/leonora-carrington/operation-wednesday-1969

"The Artist Traveling Incognito" by Leonora Carrington depicts a fantastical figure adorned in vibrant, layered garments and flanked by surreal companions, including a parrot and a white cat. Carrington, a key figure in the surrealist movement, often infused her artwork with themes of mythology and mysticism, reflecting her unique imagination and personal beliefs.

The Artist Traveling Incognito https://www.wikiart.org/en/leonora-carrington/the-artist-traveling-incognito-1949

"Jack be Nimble, Jack be Quick" by Leonora Carrington captures a mysterious, fantastical scene where a figure leaps over a candle, surrounded by enigmatic, hooded spectators in an arcane environment. This surreal work reflects Carrington's fascination with magical realism and Celtic mythology, weaving together whimsy and mysticism.

Jack be Nimble, Jack be Quick https://www.wikiart.org/en/leonora-carrington/jack-be-nimble-jack-be-quick-1970

This artwork by Leonora Carrington features a fantastical landscape, merging dreamlike elements with abstract forms, indicative of her surrealist style. The ethereal scene combines unearthly figures with a sense of mystery, reflecting Carrington's fascination with mythology and the subconscious.

Untitled https://www.wikiart.org/en/leonora-carrington/untitled-1940

"De la hierba santa" by Leonora Carrington is a surreal painting that depicts an abstract, mystical figure entangled with oversized, vibrant leaves. The artwork reflects Carrington's fascination with the supernatural and the natural world, blending symbolic elements in a dreamlike landscape.

De la hierba santa https://www.wikiart.org/en/leonora-carrington/de-la-hierba-santa-1975

In "Around Wall Street or Portrait of Pablo in NY," surrealist painter Leonora Carrington blends whimsical dogs, mysterious figures, and complex architecture to evoke a dreamlike vision of New York. Rich with imaginative symbolism, the artwork captures Carrington's signature style of enigmatic narrative and fantastical imagery.

Around Wall Street or portrait of Pablo in NY https://www.wikiart.org/en/leonora-carrington/around-wall-street-or-portrait-of-pablo-in-ny-1973

"Amor che move il Sole et l'altre Stelle" by Leonora Carrington features surreal, ethereal figures gathered around a radiant, celestial form, conjuring a mystical atmosphere. Carrington, a key figure in the surrealist movement, often infused her works with magical and mythological themes, reflecting her fascination with alchemy and esotericism.

Amor che move il Sole et l'altre Stelle https://www.wikiart.org/en/leonora-carrington/amor-che-move-il-sole-et-l-altre-stelle-1946

"El Gato" by Leonora Carrington is a whimsical and surreal composition featuring an abstract feline figure integrated into a mysterious, dreamlike landscape. Characterized by earthy tones and mystical imagery, the painting reflects Carrington's fascination with the magical and the mystical, elements that pervade her work as a prominent figure in the Surrealist movement.

El Gato https://www.wikiart.org/en/leonora-carrington/el-gato-1951

"The Meal of Lord Candlestick" by Leonora Carrington embodies a surreal tableau filled with mythical creatures and anthropomorphic figures engaged in a fantastical feast. The painting reflects Carrington's characteristic dream-like imagery and exploration of the subconscious through a whimsical yet unsettling scene.

The Meal of Lord Candlestick https://www.wikiart.org/en/leonora-carrington/the-meal-of-lord-candlestick-1938

Leonora Carrington's "The Last Fish" presents a dreamlike landscape featuring a solitary white fish on a dark hole, surrounded by mysterious, hut-like structures. The surreal composition evokes themes of isolation and otherworldliness, characteristic of Carrington's visionary and imaginative style.

The Last Fish https://www.wikiart.org/en/leonora-carrington/the-last-fish-1974