André Breton
(1896-1966), Poet and criticSitter in 7 portraits
Breton studied medicine and psychiatry before serving in the First World War. In 1924 he published the first Surrealist Manifesto, officially founding the movement. Important publications include critical works, such as Le surréalisme et le peinture (1926) and the novels Nadja (1933) and L'Amour fou (1937).
Elisa Breton (née Bindorff); André Breton
by Ida Kar
vintage bromide print, 1960
NPG x132425
by Ida Kar
vintage bromide print, 1960
NPG x132426
by Ida Kar
2 1/4 inch square film negative, 1960
NPG x132973
Elisa Breton (née Bindorff); André Breton
by Ida Kar
2 1/4 inch square film negative, 1960
NPG x133342
by Ida Kar
2 1/4 inch square film negative, 1960
NPG x133343
by Ida Kar
2 1/4 inch square film negative, 1960
NPG x134158
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