Utan titel. Ur Débris de Reve

by Toyen

Artist Toyen (Tjeckien, 1902 - 1980)

Alternate Title

No title. From Débris de Reve

Dateu.å.

MediumArtist book - loose page with drypoint engraving

DimensionsBildmått (blad): 21,9 × 15,6 cm

ClassificationArtists’ books, Graphic art

Credit LinePurchase 1982

Countries

Frankrike, Czech Republic

On view

Stockholm

RoomGallery 01:6

Object NumberNMG 96/1982

About the artworkBorn in Prague as Marie Čermínová, Toyen adopted the gender-neutral name Toyen, an abbreviation of the French citoyen, “citizen”, in the 1920s. In the 1930s, the artist became acquainted with Surrealist leader André Breton and participated in activities and exhibitions in both Prague and Paris during the interwar period. Toyen was also one of the founders of a radical Surrealist group in Czechoslovakia. Remains of the Dream is an artist book with texts by the poet and playwright Radovan Ivšić (1921–2009) and images by Toyen. As in many other Surrealist works, the motifs are derived from dreams and the subconscious. A flowery breast, fingers sensually drawn through hair, a fantasy flower resembling a woman’s sex; the images are deeply erotic, but do not necessarily follow the norm of a male gaze desiring a female body.
Signatures, inscriptions and marks Signerad i blyerts på framsidan av konstverket: ”Toyen”, Påskrift i blyerts på framsidan av konstverket: ”26/69” Selected exhibition history Surrealism, samlingen (den 19 oktober 2024 - den 18 januari 2026) Moderna Museet, Stockholm Den underjordiska himlen. Surrealism i Moderna Museets samling Moderna Museet, Stockholm

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