Leonor Fini: Catalogue Raisonne of the Oil Paintings

Leonor Fini is a prominent artist of the 20th century known for her unique female approach to surrealism. This book presents a comprehensive catalogue raisonné of her more than 1,100 oil paintings, along with essays and illustrations by experts.

Format: Hardback
Length: 648 pages
Publication date: 08 March 2021
Publisher: Scheidegger und Spiess AG, Verlag

Leonor Fini, a pivotal figure of the 20th century, stands as one of the most celebrated artists and personalities of her era. Her artistic journey reached its zenith with her participation in the groundbreaking 1936 exhibition Fantastic Art, Dada, and Surrealism at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Her paintings garnered widespread acclaim for their distinctive feminine perspective on surrealism, although Fini herself never formally aligned with the surrealist movement. Self-made and self-taught, Fini cherished her independence and exuded a bold and audacious charm. A prolific painter, Fini also ventured into the realms of book illustration, printmaking, and stage design, creating captivating works for plays, ballets, operas, and films.

To comprehensively document and celebrate Leonor Finis remarkable artistic legacy, this comprehensive catalogue raisonné presents a comprehensive collection of over 1,100 oil paintings. Accompanied by an abundance of 1000 color illustrations and insightful essays by renowned Fini experts Richard Overstreet and Neil Zukerman, this book offers a deep dive into Finis artistic journey. Additionally, a concise and up-to-date biography by British art historian Peter Webb provides valuable insights into the life and work of this extraordinary artist.

Leonor Finis exceptional talent and unwavering dedication to her craft have left an indelible mark on the art world, earning her a rightful place among the most influential figures of the 20th century. Her unique perspective and bold artistic vision continue to inspire and captivate audiences, ensuring her legacy as a visionary artist will endure for generations to come.

Weight: 4790g
Dimension: 256 x 329 x 69 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783858818430