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Death, desire and the doll : the life and art of Hans Bellmer
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Death, desire and the doll : the life and art of Hans Bellmer

by Peter Webb, Robert Short

This illustrated biography examines Hans Bellmer's surrealist and erotic oeuvre, including his doll photographs and sculptures. It traces his career from Nazi Germany to the Paris Surrealist circle, analysing his influence on modern art and literature.

Accession 2453 ISBN 0971457867 Publisher Solar Books
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