Eluard Paul 1895 1952 Collection

Paul Eluard, Andre Breton and Robert Desnos at the Foire de Montmartre, c.1924 (b/w photo)
2145144 Paul Eluard, Andre Breton and Robert Desnos at the Foire de Montmartre, c.1924 (b/w photo); Photo © CCI

The surrealist group shooted in studio of Marc Vaux, France, c.1924 (b/w photo)
2145146 The surrealist group shooted in studio of Marc Vaux, France, c.1924 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Simone Breton, Gala Eluard (1894-1982) Max Ernst (1891-1976) Andre Breton (1896-1966)

Le Devoir et l'Inquietude - Poemes, handwritten by Gala, 1917 (pen & ink on paper)
3576456 Le Devoir et l'Inquietude - Poemes, handwritten by Gala, 1917 (pen & ink on paper) by Eluard, Paul (1895-1952); each leaf: 16x12 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gala Grindel-Eluard)

Masks, 1918 (pencil & ink on paper)
CCL248191 Masks, 1918 (pencil & ink on paper) by Eluard, Paul (1895-1952); 13, 5x21 cm; Musee d'Art et d'Histoire, Saint-Denis, France; (add.info.: Masques; masque;)

Untitled Drawing, 1918 (pencil and gouache on paper)
CCL248189 Untitled Drawing, 1918 (pencil and gouache on paper) by Eluard, Paul (1895-1952); 13x10, 5 cm; Musee d'Art et d'Histoire, Saint-Denis, France; (add.info.: Dessin sans titre;)

Letter to Man Ray, regarding the achievement of Facile, 1935 (pen & ink on paper)
474790 Letter to Man Ray, regarding the achievement of Facile, 1935 (pen & ink on paper) by Eluard, Paul (1895-1952); Private Collection; (add.info)

Le Devoir et l'Inquietude - Poemes, handwritten by Gala, 1917 (pen & ink on paper)
3576457 Le Devoir et l'Inquietude - Poemes, handwritten by Gala, 1917 (pen & ink on paper) by Eluard, Paul (1895-1952); each leaf: 16x12 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gala Grindel-Eluard)

Untitled Drawing, 1918 (pencil and ink on paper)
CCL248186 Untitled Drawing, 1918 (pencil and ink on paper) by Eluard, Paul (1895-1952); 11, 5x12 cm; Musee d'Art et d'Histoire, Saint-Denis, France; (add.info.: Dessin sans titre;)

Letters, after 1916 (pen & ink on paper)
3576460 Letters, after 1916 (pen & ink on paper) by Eluard, Paul (1895-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: From a set of 27 signed letters)

Letter, after 1916 (pen & ink on paper)
3576461 Letter, after 1916 (pen & ink on paper) by Eluard, Paul (1895-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: From a set of 27 signed letters); Photo © Christie's Images

Woman-Flower (Drawing, 1918)
LRI4605449 Woman-Flower (Drawing, 1918) by Eluard, Paul (1895-1952); Musee d'Art et d'Histoire, Saint-Denis, France; (add.info)

Souvenirs with Gala, 1913-18 (handwritten documents & b/w photos)
3576451 Souvenirs with Gala, 1913-18 (handwritten documents & b/w photos) by Eluard, Paul (1895-1952); Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images

Love, 1935-1937 (Photocollage)
LRI4614749 Love, 1935-1937 (Photocollage) by Eluard, Paul (1895-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: L'Amour Photocollage by Paul Eluard (1895-1952) 1935-1937 Private Collection

Saint and Stars (Drawing, 1918)
LRI4605447 Saint and Stars (Drawing, 1918) by Eluard, Paul (1895-1952); Musee d'Art et d'Histoire, Saint-Denis, France; Luisa Ricciarini

Autograph to Rene Magritte, inset page of Le Meilleur choix de poemes est celui que l'on fait pour soi, 1818-1918
474497 Autograph to Rene Magritte, inset page of Le Meilleur choix de poemes est celui que l'on fait pour soi, 1818-1918, 21 November 1947 (pen & ink on paper) by Eluard

Autograph to Rene Magritte, inset page of To the German Rendezvous, 1942, 7th April 1945 (pen & ink on paper)
474496 Autograph to Rene Magritte, inset page of To the German Rendezvous, 1942, 7th April 1945 (pen & ink on paper) by Eluard

Handwritten dedication in L'Amour la poesie, 1929 (pen & ink on paper)
3576458 Handwritten dedication in L'Amour la poesie, 1929 (pen & ink on paper) by Eluard, Paul (1895-1952); each leaf: 21.7x16.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Paris)

Signed inset page of the first edition of Facile by Paul Eluard, 1935 (print and pen & ink on paper)
474787 Signed inset page of the first edition of Facile by Paul Eluard, 1935 (print and pen & ink on paper) by Eluard, Paul (1895-1952); Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images

First and last pages from Stolen! An unpublished short story by Eugene Grindel, the artist's real name
CHT163070 First and last pages from Stolen! An unpublished short story by Eugene Grindel, the artist's real name, 1907 (pencil on paper) (detail of 178706 and 178707) by Eluard

Portrait of Hans Bellmer, 1951 (colour litho)
473040 Portrait of Hans Bellmer, 1951 (colour litho) by Eluard, Paul (1895-1952); Bibliotheque Litteraire Jacques Doucet, Paris, France; (add.info.: Hans Bellmer (1902-75) German artist

Le Devoir et l'Inquietude - Poemes, handwritten by Gala, 1917 (pen & ink on paper with collage)
3576455 Le Devoir et l'Inquietude - Poemes, handwritten by Gala, 1917 (pen & ink on paper with collage) by Eluard, Paul (1895-1952); each leaf: 16x12 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Dancers, 1918 (pencil and ink on paper)
CCL248190 Dancers, 1918 (pencil and ink on paper) by Eluard, Paul (1895-1952); 13, 5x21 cm; Musee d'Art et d'Histoire, Saint-Denis, France; (add.info.: danseurs; danseur; danseuse;)

Female Flower, 1918 (pencil and gouache on paper)
CCL248188 Female Flower, 1918 (pencil and gouache on paper) by Eluard, Paul (1895-1952); 19, 5x11 cm; Musee d'Art et d'Histoire, Saint-Denis, France; (add.info.: Femme fleur;)

Signed letter to the poet's father, 1918 (pen & ink on paper, with post-marked envelope)
3576434 Signed letter to the poet's father, 1918 (pen & ink on paper, with post-marked envelope) by Eluard, Paul (1895-1952); Private Collection; (add.info)

Birds, 1949 (pencil on paper)
CCL248181 Birds, 1949 (pencil on paper) by Eluard, Paul (1895-1952); 11, 5x14 cm; Musee d'Art et d'Histoire, Saint-Denis, France; (add.info.: Les oiseaux;)

Excerpt from the poem Courage (pen & ink on paper)
1729091 Excerpt from the poem Courage (pen & ink on paper) by Eluard, Paul (1895-1952); (add.info.: Excerpt of poem "Courage" by Paul Eluard (1944) : a poem about occupation of Paris)

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Paul Éluard (1895-1952) was a renowned French poet and one of the leading figures of the surrealist movement. His works, such as "Le Devoir et l'Inquietude - Poemes, " handwritten by Gala in 1917 using pen and ink on paper, showcase his profound introspection and poetic brilliance. Éluard's artistic expression extended beyond poetry to visual art. In pieces like "Masks" from 1918, he utilized pencil and ink on paper to create intricate drawings that explore themes of identity and disguise. Similarly, his "Untitled Drawing" from the same year showcases his mastery of both pencil and gouache techniques. Throughout his career, Éluard maintained close relationships with fellow artists like Man Ray. A letter written by him in 1935 regarding the achievement of Facile demonstrates not only their friendship but also Éluard's commitment to supporting his contemporaries through various mediums. The collection also includes letters penned by Éluard after 1916, providing insight into his thoughts and experiences during different periods of his life. These personal correspondences offer glimpses into the mind of a creative genius grappling with love, loss, and societal upheaval. Éluard's artistic versatility is further exemplified in pieces like "Woman-Flower, " a drawing from 1918 that merges feminine beauty with natural elements. This artwork reflects both surrealistic tendencies as well as an appreciation for organic forms. Accompanied by handwritten documents and black-and-white photos from 1913-18 titled "Souvenirs with Gala, " this collection offers a glimpse into Éluard's personal life alongside his artistic endeavors. It provides an intimate look at moments shared with Gala Dalí – Salvador Dalí's wife – capturing their bond through words and images. Finally, among these diverse creations is "Love, " a photocollage produced between 1935-1937.