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Leonora Carrington
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Fan account of Leonora Carrington, a British-born Mexican artist, surrealist painter, and novelist.
1917-2011
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Peacocks of Chen https://www.wikiart.org/en/leonora-carrington/peacocks-of-chen-1971
"Peacocks of Chen" by Leonora Carrington showcases her surrealist style with fantastical peacocks surrounding a central, swirling, plant-like form. Rich in mythical imagery and dreamlike landscapes, Carrington's work often reflects themes of transformation and the unconscious.
December 7, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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De la hierba santa https://www.wikiart.org/en/leonora-carrington/de-la-hierba-santa-1975
"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.
December 6, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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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
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.
December 5, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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Green Tea http://www.moma.org/collection/works/297568
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December 4, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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Portrait of the Late Ms Partridge https://www.wikiart.org/en/leonora-carrington/portrait-of-the-late-ms-partridge-1947
"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.
December 3, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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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.
December 2, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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Map of Down Below https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/357934
Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Margaret Fisher 1986 Fund © Estate of Leonora Carrington / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York.
December 1, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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The Meal of Lord Candlestick https://www.wikiart.org/en/leonora-carrington/the-meal-of-lord-candlestick-1938
"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.
November 30, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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Untitled https://www.wikiart.org/en/leonora-carrington/untitled-1979
This untitled piece by Leonora Carrington features a subtly surreal and dreamlike figure with an enigmatic posture, characteristic of her mystical and imaginative narrative style. Integrating whimsical elements and soft hues, Carrington juxtaposes the figure with an intriguing birdcage, invoking themes of mystery and fantastical reality.
November 29, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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The Artist Traveling Incognito https://www.wikiart.org/en/leonora-carrington/the-artist-traveling-incognito-1949
"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.
November 28, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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The Conjurer https://www.wikiart.org/en/leonora-carrington/the-conjurer-1960
"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.
November 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Untitled https://www.wikiart.org/en/leonora-carrington/untitled-1940
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.
November 26, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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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
Ladies run, there is a man in the rose garden
November 25, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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The Burning of Giordano Bruno https://www.wikiart.org/en/leonora-carrington/the-burning-of-giordano-bruno-1964
"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.
November 23, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Kitchen Clock (Pendule de la cuisine) http://www.moma.org/collection/works/221926
Committee on Drawings and Prints Fund
November 22, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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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
Ladies run, there is a man in the rose garden
November 21, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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The Lovers https://www.wikiart.org/en/leonora-carrington/the-lovers-1987
"The Lovers" by Leonora Carrington presents a dreamlike, surreal scene within a golden tent, starring mysterious, cloaked figures and mythical creatures around a bed draped in royal hues. The artwork reflects Carrington's fascination with the esoteric and the subconscious, weaving together elements of magic, ritual, and the surrealist ethos.
November 20, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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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
"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.
November 19, 2025 at 8:17 AM
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De la hierba santa https://www.wikiart.org/en/leonora-carrington/de-la-hierba-santa-1975
"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.
November 18, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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I am an Amateur of Velocipedes http://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/carrington-i-am-an-amateur-of-velocipedes-t11910
Purchased 2004
November 17, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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The Giantess https://www.wikiart.org/en/leonora-carrington/the-giantess-1950
"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.
November 16, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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The Fig Mother https://www.wikiart.org/en/leonora-carrington/the-fig-mother-1974
"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.
November 15, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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Map of Down Below https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/357934
Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Margaret Fisher 1986 Fund © Estate of Leonora Carrington / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York.
November 14, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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The Last Fish https://www.wikiart.org/en/leonora-carrington/the-last-fish-1974
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.
November 13, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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Green Tea http://www.moma.org/collection/works/297568
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November 12, 2025 at 4:23 PM