Oedipus

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: Oedipus
Artist: André Masson
Year: 1939
Format: Landscape
Copyright status: Under copyright
Movement: Expressionism
Creative period: Early Surrealism
Corpus context: psychological intensity , early surrealist exploration
Keywords: modern art artwork , andré masson , swirling form art
Perceived brightness: balanced

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