Man Ray, American visual artist, 1890-1976

Man Ray was an American visual artist who spent most of his career in France. He was a significant contributor to the Dada and Surrealist movements, although his ties to each were informal. He produced major works in a variety of media but considered himself a painter above all. He was best known for his photography, and he was a renowned fashion and portrait photographer. Man Ray is also noted for his work with photograms, which he called "rayographs" in reference to himself. In 1999, ARTnews magazine named Man Ray one of the 25 most influential artists of the 20th century.

Man Ray, American visual artist, 1890-1976

Man Ray, i. e. Emmanuel Rudnitzky, American artist (1890-1976). Autograph manuscript (fragment?).N. p. o. d.

Man Ray, i. e. Emmanuel Rudnitzky, American artist (1890-1976). Autograph letter signed ("Man").Paris, 13 Jan 1961.

Man Ray, i. e. Emmanuel Rudnitzky, American artist (1890-1976). Autograph letter signed.Paris, 20 May 1960.

Man Ray, i. e. Emmanuel Rudnitzky, American artist (1890-1976). Self-portrait. Original photograph inscribed and signed.Paris, 1924 later print, ca. 1960.