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Between Lives: An Artist and Her World

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Dorothea Tanning
Dorothea Tanning

Dorothea Tanning, born on August 25, 1910, was an influential American painter. Her artistic career spanned over half a century, and she is best known for her unique style and her impact on the Surrealist movement. Her works blend realism with abstraction, filled with dreamlike colors and symbolic imagery. more

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