442 - Lily Masson

Lily Masson Lily MASSON Surrealist Forest, 1979 Original watercolor Signed lower right by the artist Dated on the back On fine Fabriano vellum, 32.5 x 24 cm Excellent condition INFORMATION Born in Paris in 1920, Lily Masson grew up in an artistic environment thanks to her father, the painter André Masson. Before turning to painting in 1960, she created illustrations for children’s stories and poems. Encouraged by the painter Angelopoulos, she adopted an approach that was quite distinct from that of her artistic peers. Fascinated by a variety of materials, Masson’s work is not limited to drawing and painting—whether in watercolor or oil—she also enthusiastically employs collage, using a range of materials such as sand, fabric, and even feathers. Deeply inspired by nature and surrealism, Lily Masson’s works are an exercise in imagination, a creation of the illusion of reality, and the result of an in-depth exploration of nature and materials. Shipping is required; up to 5 lithographs in your package for €14.76 (including tax) in Metropolitan France, and €29.64 (including tax) for Europe