Leonora Carrington was a British-born Mexican artist and writer known for her surrealist works. She was born on April 6, 1917, in Clayton Green, Lancashire, England, and passed away on May 25, 2011, in Mexico City, Mexico. Carrington's artistic style was influenced by mythology, alchemy, and her own vivid imagination.Carrington's early life was marked by her rebellious nature and unconventional beliefs. She attended various art schools in England, including the Chelsea School of Art and the Ozenfant Academy in London. In the 1930s, she became associated with the Surrealist movement and befriended artists such as Max Ernst, Salvador Dalí, and Joan Miró.In 1937, Carrington had a romantic relationship with Max Ernst and moved to France with him. However, their relationship was disrupted by the outbreak of World War II, and Ernst was arrested by the Nazis. Distraught, Carrington suffered a mental breakdown and eventually found herself in a psychiatric hospital in Spain. She later escaped and fled to the Mexican embassy in Lisbon, Portugal, where she married the Mexican diplomat Renato Leduc. They moved to Mexico City in 1942, where Carrington spent the rest of her life.In Mexico, Carrington continued to develop her unique artistic style, creating paintings, sculptures, and drawings that often featured mythical and fantastical imagery. She drew inspiration from Celtic mythology, folklore, and her own dreams and visions. Her works often portrayed female protagonists in imaginative and transformative scenarios.Carrington's most famous painting is arguably "The Lovers" (1939), which depicts a couple embracing in a dreamlike setting. Her other notable works include "The Pomps of the Subsoil" (1947), "The Meal of Lord Candlestick" (1938), and "Bird Superior" (1958).In addition to her visual art, Carrington also wrote short stories, plays, and novels. Her most celebrated literary work is the novella "The Hearing Trumpet" (1974), which tells the story of an elderly woman who is sent to an unusual retirement home.Leonora Carrington's contributions to the art world were recognized and appreciated during her lifetime. Her works have been exhibited in numerous galleries and museums around the world. Today, she is considered one of the most significant female artists of the Surrealist movement and continues to inspire and captivate audiences with her unique and imaginative creations.
Measures 20 x 40.