Man Ray, original name Emmanuel Radnitzky (August 27, 1890 - November 18, 1976) "The Telephone" is an etching with aquatint printed in colors on arches paper, measures 13" x 20" and has been framed to museum specifications. This piece is from a small edition, signed and numbered 37/100. The image was created by American Dadaist and Surrealist, Man Ray but printed in the workshop of Georges Visat, Paris after the artist's death. Published by Editions Sonet AB (1976.) Literature reference: Man Ray Opera Grafica; Anselmino, Pilat, Maria (Published by Torino.) Man Ray is one of the key figures associated with Dada and Surrealism. One of the few American artists associated with these movements, Ray was exposed to European avant-garde artists like Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque at Alfred Stieglitz's New York gallery and 1913 Armory Show. Ray's photographic works are considered his most profound achievement, particularly his portraits, fashion photographs, and technical experiments with the medium, which were celebrated by the Surrealists.