{"product_id":"a-mi-voix-dorothea-tanning","title":"A Mi-Voix - Dorothea Tanning","description":"\u003cp\u003eA haunting, atmospheric work from 1958, A Mi-Voix captures Tanning's transition into abstract Surrealism with its ethereal, ghost-like forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Mi-Voix, painted by Dorothea Tanning in 1958, represents a shift in her practice away from the explicit narrative structures of her earlier Surrealist works. During this period, Tanning moved towards a more abstract, atmospheric mode of representation. The title, which translates to 'in a half-voice' or 'at a whisper', suggests a muted, internalised experience rather than a literal depiction of a scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is dominated by ethereal, shifting forms that appear to dissolve into the surrounding space. Figures are suggested rather than defined, emerging from a monochromatic palette of greys, browns, and off-whites. The brushwork is fluid and gestural, creating a sense of movement and instability. Tanning uses light and shadow to model these ambiguous shapes, giving them a ghostly, translucent quality. The central area of the canvas contains darker, more concentrated marks that anchor the composition, contrasting with the lighter, more diffuse edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work reflects Tanning's interest in the psychological dimensions of space and the human form. By obscuring the physical boundaries of her subjects, she invites the viewer to engage with the painting as a sensory experience. The lack of clear perspective or defined objects forces the eye to wander across the surface, tracing the interplay between the dark, skeletal structures and the soft, cloud-like washes of paint. It is an exercise in restraint, where the artist communicates through suggestion and tone rather than overt symbolism. The painting remains a significant example of Tanning's mid-career transition, demonstrating her ability to maintain the unsettling, dream-like quality of her earlier work while embracing a more painterly, abstract language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/the-return-of-the-flame-rene-magritte\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Return of the Flame - René Magritte — René Magritte\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/a-night-at-saint-jean-man-ray\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eA Night at Saint Jean - Man Ray — Man Ray\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Dorothea Tanning","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58828265095503,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58828269388111,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58828269420879,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58828269453647,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58828269486415,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/A-Mi-Voix_Poster_CompositorV1_1789891764455.jpg?v=1789894001","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/sv\/products\/a-mi-voix-dorothea-tanning","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}