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DOROTHEA TANNING: WEB OF DREAMS

Past exhibition
11 July - 27 September 2014
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  • Dorothea Tanning Tango, 1939 Charcoal and conté crayon on paper Unframed: 48.3 x 34.1 cm / 19 x 13 3/8 ins Framed: 72.5 x 56.3 cm / 28 1/2 x 22 1/8 ins Signed l.r. "Dorothea Tanning 1939", inscribed l.l. "tango"
    Dorothea Tanning
    Tango, 1939
    Charcoal and conté crayon on paper
    Unframed: 48.3 x 34.1 cm / 19 x 13 3/8 ins
    Framed: 72.5 x 56.3 cm / 28 1/2 x 22 1/8 ins
    Signed l.r. "Dorothea Tanning 1939", inscribed l.l. "tango"
  • Dorothea Tanning Tableau vivant (Living Picture), 1954 Oil on canvas 116.6 x 88.8 cm / 45 7/8 x 35 ins 117.8 x 90.5 x 3.2 cm / 46 3/8 x 35 5/8 ins, framed Signed u.l. "Dorothea Tanning 54", inscribed on verso "Tableau vivant 1954 Dorothea Tanning”
    Dorothea Tanning
    Tableau vivant (Living Picture), 1954
    Oil on canvas
    116.6 x 88.8 cm / 45 7/8 x 35 ins
    117.8 x 90.5 x 3.2 cm / 46 3/8 x 35 5/8 ins, framed
    Signed u.l. "Dorothea Tanning 54", inscribed on verso "Tableau vivant 1954 Dorothea Tanning”
  • Dorothea Tanning Mi Carème, 1961 Oil on canvas 15.8 x 29.5 cm 6 1/4 x 11 5/8 ins Signed l.r. "Dorothea Tanning", inscribed on verso "Mi Carème Dorothea Tanning 1961”
    Dorothea Tanning
    Mi Carème, 1961
    Oil on canvas
    15.8 x 29.5 cm
    6 1/4 x 11 5/8 ins
    Signed l.r. "Dorothea Tanning", inscribed on verso "Mi Carème Dorothea Tanning 1961”
  • Dorothea Tanning Untitled, 1963 Ink on paper 18 x 11.1 cm, 7 1/16 x 4 3/8 ins 25.4 x 20.3 cm, 10 x 8 ins, framed Signed 'Tanning '63' (lower right) inscribed '55 m/m" and " 745'
    Dorothea Tanning
    Untitled, 1963
    Ink on paper
    18 x 11.1 cm, 7 1/16 x 4 3/8 ins
    25.4 x 20.3 cm, 10 x 8 ins, framed
    Signed 'Tanning '63' (lower right)
    inscribed '55 m/m" and " 745'
  • Dorothea Tanning Untitled ("Pen and Wash Drawing"), 1963 Ink, watercolour and wash on paper Unframed: 24.1 x 15.9 cm / 9 1/2 x 6 1/4 ins Framed: 37.1 x 29.8 x 3.8 cm / 14 5/8 x 11 3/4 x 1 1/2 ins Signed l.r. "Dorothea Tanning '63", inscribed l.l. "Etude 1968' erased
    Dorothea Tanning
    Untitled ("Pen and Wash Drawing"), 1963
    Ink, watercolour and wash on paper
    Unframed: 24.1 x 15.9 cm / 9 1/2 x 6 1/4 ins
    Framed: 37.1 x 29.8 x 3.8 cm / 14 5/8 x 11 3/4 x 1 1/2 ins
    Signed l.r. "Dorothea Tanning '63", inscribed l.l. "Etude 1968' erased
  • Dorothea Tanning La Chienne et sa muse (The Dog and Her Muse), 1964 Oil on canvas 100 x 81 cm, 39 3/8 x 31 7/8 ins 102.9 x 83.8 cm, 40 1/2 x 33 ins, framed Signed l.r. "Tanning 64", inscribed on verso "Le Chien et sa muse Dorothea Tanning nov. 1964”
    Dorothea Tanning
    La Chienne et sa muse (The Dog and Her Muse), 1964
    Oil on canvas
    100 x 81 cm, 39 3/8 x 31 7/8 ins
    102.9 x 83.8 cm, 40 1/2 x 33 ins, framed
    Signed l.r. "Tanning 64", inscribed on verso "Le Chien et sa muse Dorothea Tanning nov. 1964”
  • Dorothea Tanning Untitled, 1964 Ink and watercolour on paper 18 x 11 cm, 7 1/8 x 4 1/4 ins 42.2 x 33.2 cm, 16 5/8 x 13 1/8 ins, framed Signed l.r. "Dorothea Tanning '64"
    Dorothea Tanning
    Untitled, 1964
    Ink and watercolour on paper
    18 x 11 cm, 7 1/8 x 4 1/4 ins
    42.2 x 33.2 cm, 16 5/8 x 13 1/8 ins, framed
    Signed l.r. "Dorothea Tanning '64"
  • Dorothea Tanning "Happy Birthday Dear Max" Sketchbook, 1965 Crayon and watercolour on paper (fold out sketchbook with cloth) Closed: 15.9 x 8.9 cm / 6 1/4 x 3 1/2 ins Open: 15.9 x 195.6 cm / 6 1/4 x 77 ins Signed p. 20 inscribed "X D. Dorothea 1965", inscribed "Happy Birthday Dear Max" inscribed one letter per page
    Dorothea Tanning
    "Happy Birthday Dear Max" Sketchbook, 1965
    Crayon and watercolour on paper (fold out sketchbook with cloth)
    Closed: 15.9 x 8.9 cm / 6 1/4 x 3 1/2 ins
    Open: 15.9 x 195.6 cm / 6 1/4 x 77 ins
    Signed p. 20 inscribed "X D. Dorothea 1965", inscribed "Happy Birthday Dear Max" inscribed one letter per page
  • Dorothea Tanning Même les jeunes filles (Even the Young Girls), 1966 Oil on canvas Unframed: 165.5 x 204 cm / 65 1/8 x 80 1/4 ins Framed: 168 x 206.4 x 3.8 cm / 66 1/8 x 81 1/4 x 1 1/2 ins Signed l.r. "Dorothea Tanning 66" , inscribed on verso "Même les jeunes filles"
    Dorothea Tanning
    Même les jeunes filles (Even the Young Girls), 1966
    Oil on canvas
    Unframed: 165.5 x 204 cm / 65 1/8 x 80 1/4 ins
    Framed: 168 x 206.4 x 3.8 cm / 66 1/8 x 81 1/4 x 1 1/2 ins
    Signed l.r. "Dorothea Tanning 66" , inscribed on verso "Même les jeunes filles"
  • Dorothea Tanning Boudoir, 1966 Oil on canvas 80 x 64.5 x 2 cm - 31 1/2 x 25 3/8 x 3/4 ins Framed : 86.2 x 70.8 x 3.8 cm - 34 x 27 7/8 x 1 1/2 ins Inscribed on verso "'Boudoir' Dorothea Tanning 1966"
    Dorothea Tanning
    Boudoir, 1966
    Oil on canvas
    80 x 64.5 x 2 cm - 31 1/2 x 25 3/8 x 3/4 ins
    Framed : 86.2 x 70.8 x 3.8 cm - 34 x 27 7/8 x 1 1/2 ins
    Inscribed on verso "'Boudoir' Dorothea Tanning 1966"
  • Dorothea Tanning Untitled (Frieze), 1966 Crayon and watercolour on paper 12.7 x 67 cm, 5 x 26 3/8 ins 36.9 x 89.2 cm, 14 1/2 x 35 1/8 ins, framed Signed 'Dorothea Tanning' (lower right) Inscribed on verso '6'
    Dorothea Tanning
    Untitled (Frieze), 1966
    Crayon and watercolour on paper
    12.7 x 67 cm, 5 x 26 3/8 ins
    36.9 x 89.2 cm, 14 1/2 x 35 1/8 ins, framed
    Signed 'Dorothea Tanning' (lower right)
    Inscribed on verso '6'
  • Dorothea Tanning Poses en dehors de l'atelier, 1966 Ink on paper Unframed: 67.6 x 48.6 cm / 26 5/8 x 19 1/8 ins Framed: 59.7 x 71.1 cm / 23 1/2 x 28 ins Signed l.r. "Tanning 66", inscribed l.l. "Poses en dehors de l'atelier"
    Dorothea Tanning
    Poses en dehors de l'atelier, 1966
    Ink on paper
    Unframed: 67.6 x 48.6 cm / 26 5/8 x 19 1/8 ins
    Framed: 59.7 x 71.1 cm / 23 1/2 x 28 ins
    Signed l.r. "Tanning 66", inscribed l.l. "Poses en dehors de l'atelier"
  • Dorothea Tanning Untitled ("Ink Drawing"), 1967 Ink on paper Unframed: 24.8 x 17.8 cm / 9 3/4 x 7 ins Framed: 23.2 x 19.1 cm / 9 1/8 x 7 1/2 ins Signed l.r. "Dorothea Tanning '67"
    Dorothea Tanning
    Untitled ("Ink Drawing"), 1967
    Ink on paper
    Unframed: 24.8 x 17.8 cm / 9 3/4 x 7 ins
    Framed: 23.2 x 19.1 cm / 9 1/8 x 7 1/2 ins
    Signed l.r. "Dorothea Tanning '67"
  • Dorothea Tanning Untitled, c. 1967 Ink and watercolour on Japan paper 13.3 x 7.6 cm, 5 1/4 x 3 ins 37.6 x 29.8 cm, 14 3/4 x 11 3/4 ins, framed Inscribed on verso '17'
    Dorothea Tanning
    Untitled, c. 1967
    Ink and watercolour on Japan paper
    13.3 x 7.6 cm, 5 1/4 x 3 ins
    37.6 x 29.8 cm, 14 3/4 x 11 3/4 ins, framed
    Inscribed on verso '17'
  • Dorothea Tanning Potential, 1968 Watercolour on paper 45.7 x 54.6 x 3.8 cm, 18 x 21 1/2 x 1 1/2 ins, framed Signed l.r. "Dorothea Tanning '68"
    Dorothea Tanning
    Potential, 1968
    Watercolour on paper
    45.7 x 54.6 x 3.8 cm, 18 x 21 1/2 x 1 1/2 ins, framed
    Signed l.r. "Dorothea Tanning '68"
  • Dorothea Tanning Fête Champêtre, 1968 Ink and watercolour on Japan paper Untitled: 27 x 28 cm / 10 5/8 x 11 ins Framed: 51.2 x 50.2 cm / 20 1/8 x 19 3/4 ins Signed l.r. "Dorothea Tanning '68", inscribed l.l. "Fête Champêtre"
    Dorothea Tanning
    Fête Champêtre, 1968
    Ink and watercolour on Japan paper
    Untitled: 27 x 28 cm / 10 5/8 x 11 ins
    Framed: 51.2 x 50.2 cm / 20 1/8 x 19 3/4 ins
    Signed l.r. "Dorothea Tanning '68", inscribed l.l. "Fête Champêtre"
  • Dorothea Tanning Un repos bien merité, 1968 Watercolour and graphite on paper 27.4 x 22.3 cm, 10 3/4 x 8 3/4 ins 51.6 x 44.5 cm, 20 1/4 x 17 1/2 ins, framed Signed 'Dorothea Tanning' (lower right) Inscribed 'Un repos bien merité' (lower left)
    Dorothea Tanning
    Un repos bien merité, 1968
    Watercolour and graphite on paper
    27.4 x 22.3 cm, 10 3/4 x 8 3/4 ins
    51.6 x 44.5 cm, 20 1/4 x 17 1/2 ins, framed
    Signed 'Dorothea Tanning' (lower right)
    Inscribed 'Un repos bien merité' (lower left)
  • Dorothea Tanning Suite of 11 Drawings from the Book "Ouvre-Toi", 1971 16.2 x 63.5 cm 6 3/8 x 25 ins
    Dorothea Tanning
    Suite of 11 Drawings from the Book "Ouvre-Toi", 1971
    16.2 x 63.5 cm
    6 3/8 x 25 ins
  • Dorothea Tanning Combat, 1971-86 Charcoal and pastel on paper 45.7 x 61 cm, 18 x 24 ins 69.9 x 83.2 cm, 27 1/2 x 32 3/4 ins, framed Signed 'Dorothea Tanning 71' (lower right) Inscribed '64223' (lower left)
    Dorothea Tanning
    Combat, 1971-86
    Charcoal and pastel on paper
    45.7 x 61 cm, 18 x 24 ins
    69.9 x 83.2 cm, 27 1/2 x 32 3/4 ins, framed
    Signed 'Dorothea Tanning 71' (lower right)
    Inscribed '64223' (lower left)
  • Dorothea Tanning Very Large Drawing, 1972 Graphite and watercolour on paper Unframed: 70.5 x 149.9 cm / 27 3/4 x 59 ins Framed: 79 x 158.4 cm / 31 1/8 x 62 3/8 ins Signed l.r. "Dorothea Tanning 72"
    Dorothea Tanning
    Very Large Drawing, 1972
    Graphite and watercolour on paper
    Unframed: 70.5 x 149.9 cm / 27 3/4 x 59 ins
    Framed: 79 x 158.4 cm / 31 1/8 x 62 3/8 ins
    Signed l.r. "Dorothea Tanning 72"
  • Dorothea Tanning Reality, 1973-83 Oil on canvas 97.5 x 130.5 cm, 38 3/8 x 51 3/8 ins 101 x 134 x 4.5 cm, 39 3/4 x 52 3/4 x 1 3/4 ins, framed Signed l.r. "Dorothea Tanning", inscribed on verso "Realité Dorothea Tanning 1973-83"
    Dorothea Tanning
    Reality, 1973-83
    Oil on canvas
    97.5 x 130.5 cm, 38 3/8 x 51 3/8 ins
    101 x 134 x 4.5 cm, 39 3/4 x 52 3/4 x 1 3/4 ins, framed
    Signed l.r. "Dorothea Tanning", inscribed on verso "Realité Dorothea Tanning 1973-83"
  • Dorothea Tanning Un tissu de songes (Web of Dreams), 1973-93 Oil on canvas Unframed: 130.2 x 97.3 cm / 51 1/4 x 38 1/4 ins Framed: 131.4 x 98.6 x 3 cm / 51 3/4 x 38 7/8 x 1 1/8 ins Signed l.r. "Dorothea Tanning 1973-93", inscribed on verso "Un tissu de songes Dorothea Tanning 1973-84"
    Dorothea Tanning
    Un tissu de songes (Web of Dreams), 1973-93
    Oil on canvas
    Unframed: 130.2 x 97.3 cm / 51 1/4 x 38 1/4 ins
    Framed: 131.4 x 98.6 x 3 cm / 51 3/4 x 38 7/8 x 1 1/8 ins
    Signed l.r. "Dorothea Tanning 1973-93", inscribed on verso "Un tissu de songes Dorothea Tanning 1973-84"
  • Dorothea Tanning Eventful Friezes, 1974 Crayon and watercolour on paper 13.3 x 66 cm, 5 1/4 x 26 ins 37.5 x 88.2 cm, 14 3/4 x 34 3/4 ins, framed Signed l.r. "Dorothea Tanning 74"
    Dorothea Tanning
    Eventful Friezes, 1974
    Crayon and watercolour on paper
    13.3 x 66 cm, 5 1/4 x 26 ins
    37.5 x 88.2 cm, 14 3/4 x 34 3/4 ins, framed
    Signed l.r. "Dorothea Tanning 74"
  • Dorothea Tanning The Good for Nothings, 1974 Crayon and watercolour on paper Unframed: 12.4 x 66 cm / 4 7/8 x 26 ins Framed: 36.6 x 88.2 cm / 14 3/8 x 34 3/4 ins Signed l.r. "Dorothea Tanning 74", inscribed l.l. "the good for nothings"
    Dorothea Tanning
    The Good for Nothings, 1974
    Crayon and watercolour on paper
    Unframed: 12.4 x 66 cm / 4 7/8 x 26 ins
    Framed: 36.6 x 88.2 cm / 14 3/8 x 34 3/4 ins
    Signed l.r. "Dorothea Tanning 74", inscribed l.l. "the good for nothings"
  • Dorothea Tanning Untitled, 1975 Graphite on paper 12.7 x 13.3 cm, 5 x 5 1/4 ins 36.9 x 35.5 cm, 14 1/2 x 14 ins, framed Signed 'Dorothea Tanning '75' (lower right) Inscribed on verso '7'
    Dorothea Tanning
    Untitled, 1975
    Graphite on paper
    12.7 x 13.3 cm, 5 x 5 1/4 ins
    36.9 x 35.5 cm, 14 1/2 x 14 ins, framed
    Signed 'Dorothea Tanning '75' (lower right)
    Inscribed on verso '7'
  • Dorothea Tanning Study for Evening in Sedona, 1975 Pastel on purple paper Unframed: 27 x 41.6 cm / 10 5/8 x 16 3/8 ins Framed: 38.3 x 42.7 cm / 15 1/8 x 16 3/4 ins Signed l.r. "Dorothea Tanning '75", inscribed l.l. "étude pour le soir à Sedona"
    Dorothea Tanning
    Study for Evening in Sedona, 1975
    Pastel on purple paper
    Unframed: 27 x 41.6 cm / 10 5/8 x 16 3/8 ins
    Framed: 38.3 x 42.7 cm / 15 1/8 x 16 3/4 ins
    Signed l.r. "Dorothea Tanning '75", inscribed l.l. "étude pour le soir à Sedona"
  • Dorothea Tanning Poses en dehors de l'atelier, 1977 Watercolour and graphite on paper Unframed: 48.3 x 61.6 cm / 19 x 24 1/4 ins Framed: 72.5 x 83.8 cm / 28 1/2 x 33 ins Signed l.r. "Dorothea Tanning 77", inscribed l.l. "Poses en dehors de l'atelier", inscribed on verso "30"
    Dorothea Tanning
    Poses en dehors de l'atelier, 1977
    Watercolour and graphite on paper
    Unframed: 48.3 x 61.6 cm / 19 x 24 1/4 ins
    Framed: 72.5 x 83.8 cm / 28 1/2 x 33 ins
    Signed l.r. "Dorothea Tanning 77", inscribed l.l. "Poses en dehors de l'atelier", inscribed on verso "30"
  • Dorothea Tanning Maternity, 1977 Oil pastel on grey paper 27 x 21.9 cm, 10 5/8 x 8 5/8 ins 51.2 x 44.1 cm, 20 1/8 x 17 3/8 ins, framed Signed lower right "Dorothea Tanning", inscribed lower left "Maternity 1977"
    Dorothea Tanning
    Maternity, 1977
    Oil pastel on grey paper
    27 x 21.9 cm, 10 5/8 x 8 5/8 ins
    51.2 x 44.1 cm, 20 1/8 x 17 3/8 ins, framed
    Signed lower right "Dorothea Tanning", inscribed lower left "Maternity 1977"
  • Dorothea Tanning Maternity, 1978 Graphite and watercolour on Japan paper 37.8 x 27.9 cm, 14 7/8 x 11 ins 62 x 50.1 cm, 24 3/8 x 19 3/4 ins, framed Signed l.r.: "Dorothea Tanning '78", inscribed l.l. "Maternité"
    Dorothea Tanning
    Maternity, 1978
    Graphite and watercolour on Japan paper
    37.8 x 27.9 cm, 14 7/8 x 11 ins
    62 x 50.1 cm, 24 3/8 x 19 3/4 ins, framed
    Signed l.r.: "Dorothea Tanning '78", inscribed l.l. "Maternité"
  • Dorothea Tanning Maternité, 1978 Watercolour on paper Unframed: 42.5 x 44.1 cm / 16 3/4 x 17 3/8 ins Framed: 66.7 x 66.3 cm / 26 1/4 x 26 1/8 ins Signed l.r.: "Dorothea Tanning '78"
    Dorothea Tanning
    Maternité, 1978
    Watercolour on paper
    Unframed: 42.5 x 44.1 cm / 16 3/4 x 17 3/8 ins
    Framed: 66.7 x 66.3 cm / 26 1/4 x 26 1/8 ins
    Signed l.r.: "Dorothea Tanning '78"
  • Dorothea Tanning Notes for an Apocalypse, 1978 Oil on canvas Unframed: 124.3 x 163.5 cm / 49 x 64 3/8 ins Framed: 126 x 165 x 3 cm / 49 1/4 x 65 x 1 1/8 ins Signed l.r. "Dorothea Tanning 78", inscribed on verso "Notes for an Apocalypse Dorothea Tanning 1977"
    Dorothea Tanning
    Notes for an Apocalypse, 1978
    Oil on canvas
    Unframed: 124.3 x 163.5 cm / 49 x 64 3/8 ins
    Framed: 126 x 165 x 3 cm / 49 1/4 x 65 x 1 1/8 ins
    Signed l.r. "Dorothea Tanning 78", inscribed on verso "Notes for an Apocalypse Dorothea Tanning 1977"
  • Dorothea Tanning Poses Outside the Studio, 1979 Graphite and coloured ink on Japan paper 27.9 x 38.1 cm, 11 x 15 ins 52.1 x 60.3 cm, 20 1/2 x 23 3/4 ins, framed Signed 'Dorothea Tanning 79' (lower right) Inscribed "Poses outside the studio" (lower left)
    Dorothea Tanning
    Poses Outside the Studio, 1979
    Graphite and coloured ink on Japan paper
    27.9 x 38.1 cm, 11 x 15 ins
    52.1 x 60.3 cm, 20 1/2 x 23 3/4 ins, framed
    Signed 'Dorothea Tanning 79' (lower right)
    Inscribed "Poses outside the studio" (lower left)
  • Dorothea Tanning Heroines, 1983 Oil on canvas Unframed: 130 x 97 cm / 51 1/8 x 38 1/4 ins Framed: 131.4 x 95.6 x 2 cm / 51 3/4 x 37 5/8 ins Signed l.r. "Dorothea Tanning 83", inscribed on verso "Dorothea Tanning Heroines 1983"
    Dorothea Tanning
    Heroines, 1983
    Oil on canvas
    Unframed: 130 x 97 cm / 51 1/8 x 38 1/4 ins
    Framed: 131.4 x 95.6 x 2 cm / 51 3/4 x 37 5/8 ins
    Signed l.r. "Dorothea Tanning 83", inscribed on verso "Dorothea Tanning Heroines 1983"
  • Dorothea Tanning Relationship: Friends or Enemies, 1985 Oil on canvas 33.7 x 44 cm, 13 1/4 x 17 3/8 ins, framed Signed 'Dorothea Tanning' (lower right) Inscribed on verso 'Friends or Enemies II Dorothea Tanning 1985'
    Dorothea Tanning
    Relationship: Friends or Enemies, 1985
    Oil on canvas
    33.7 x 44 cm, 13 1/4 x 17 3/8 ins, framed
    Signed 'Dorothea Tanning' (lower right)
    Inscribed on verso 'Friends or Enemies II Dorothea Tanning 1985'
  • Dorothea Tanning To Climb a Ladder, 1987 Oil on canvas 120 x 105 cm, 47 1/4 x 41 3/8 ins Signed 'Dorothea Tanning (lower right) Inscribed on verso "To Climb a Ladder Dorothea Tanning 1987"
    Dorothea Tanning
    To Climb a Ladder, 1987
    Oil on canvas
    120 x 105 cm, 47 1/4 x 41 3/8 ins
    Signed 'Dorothea Tanning (lower right)
    Inscribed on verso "To Climb a Ladder Dorothea Tanning 1987"
  • Dorothea Tanning Tango, 1989 Charcoal and pastel on paper Unframed: 101.6 x 81.3 cm / 40 x 32 ins Framed: 126.6 x 104.3 cm / 49 7/8 x 41 1/8 ins Signed l.r.: "Dorothea Tanning '89", inscibed l.l. "Tango"
    Dorothea Tanning
    Tango, 1989
    Charcoal and pastel on paper
    Unframed: 101.6 x 81.3 cm / 40 x 32 ins
    Framed: 126.6 x 104.3 cm / 49 7/8 x 41 1/8 ins
    Signed l.r.: "Dorothea Tanning '89", inscibed l.l. "Tango"
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