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Pierre Roy

1880–1950

Boris Anrep in his Studio, 65 Boulevard Arago 1949
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Biography

Pierre Roy (10 August 1880 – 26 September 1950) was a French surrealist painter. He is known for his realistically painted compositions of ordinary objects such as fruits, vegetables, woolen reels, ears, seeds, eggs, and ribbons, all arranged in unexpected ways.

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  • A Naturalist’s Study

    Pierre Roy
    1928
  • Boris Anrep in his Studio, 65 Boulevard Arago

    Pierre Roy
    1949
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