Jean Arp
(1886-1966), Sculptor, painter, collagist, printmaker and poetSitter in 7 portraits
Hans Arp, later known as Jean, trained in his native Strasbourg before studying at the Académie Julian in Paris. He collaborated in Dada activities with Max Ernst in Cologne and participated in the first surrealist exhibition (1925). In the late 1920s Arp developed his best-known work, the sculptures 'in the round' and continued his experiments with abstract forms making his first papiers déchirés (torn papers) and writing poetry.
by Ida Kar
vintage bromide print, late 1950s
NPG x132405
by Ida Kar
vintage bromide print, late 1950s
NPG x132406
by Ida Kar
vintage bromide print, late 1950s
NPG x132407
by Ida Kar
vintage bromide print, late 1950s
NPG x132408
by Ida Kar
vintage bromide print, late 1950s
NPG x132409
by Ida Kar
vintage bromide print, late 1950s
NPG x132410
by Ida Kar
2 1/4 inch square film negative, 1960
NPG x132965
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