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October 24, 2026 · 1 min read · 1902–1980 · Czech painter, photographer, writer and artist (1902–1980)

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Biography Toyen (1902–1980) — Czech painter, photographer, writer and artist (1902–1980). Toyen worked as painter, manufacturer, graphic artist, photographer, illustrator and drafter and is associated with France and Austria–Hungary. Their documented life spans the years 1902 to 1980, born in Smíchov, died in 7th arrondissement…

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Toyen (1902–1980) — Czech painter, photographer, writer and artist (1902–1980).

Toyen worked as painter, manufacturer, graphic artist, photographer, illustrator and drafter and is associated with France and Austria–Hungary. Their documented life spans the years 1902 to 1980, born in Smíchov, died in 7th arrondissement of Paris. Their work is linked to surrealism.

Disciplines painter, manufacturer, graphic artist, photographer, illustrator, drafter
Born 1902, Smíchov
Died 1980, 7th arrondissement of Paris
Nationality France, Austria–Hungary
Movement surrealism

Sources: Wikidata · Wikipedia

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