The foremost illustrator of Paul Eluard, Valentine Hugo was active in the Surrealist movement in the early thirties. Primarily a book illustrator she produced illustrations for several writer beloved by the Surrealists, notably Lautreamont’s Les Chants de Maldoror, Arthur Rimbaud and the Marquis De Sade’s Eugenie de Franvel.
Above is one of her graceful dotted drawings which also incorporates elements found in Exquisite Corpses; several of the best examples from the Golden Age of Surrealism feature Valentine as a collaborator.
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This looks naughty at first glance. I may need to look again…
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Please do
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Magnificent artwork, brilliant composition. ~ Miss Cranes
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You are too kind Miss Cranes
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This is really amazing – the dot technique. Are you continuing the series? Because that would be fabulous!
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I am indeed, it is an occasional series so just whenever I come across that fits the theme I will do a post on…the dot technique is excellent in this picture, Valentine was a skilled illustrator.
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Oh good! There’s always new material to be found, I’m sure. I am glad that I’m beginning to recognize these artists!
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Educational I just need to became entertaining now
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You don’t give yourself enough credit, learning can be entertaining
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Hmmm I did like Sesame Street I suppose
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Right, there you go! And you do know that blue meat comes from muppet, don’t you?
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I would never eat a muppet
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Not on purpose anyway…
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You have no faith in my better nature
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Certainly something quite sexual depicted here. Perhaps not lustful, but to my eyes a celebration of the female form.
Thanks for sharing.
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No problem glad you enjoyed.
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Keep it up and stay in touch.
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