Héliogravure on vélin paper. Paper size: 15.75 x 11.75 inches. Excellent condition. Inscription: unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: From the folio, Man Ray, Electa Editrice Portfolios, 1980. Published and printed by Gruppo Editoriale Electra, Milano, 1980. Excerpted from the folio (translated from Italian), Limited edition of M examples, drawn in héliogravure on special paper, designed specifically for the Portfolios Electa. Gruppo Editoriale Electra/Milan. Printed in Italy. MAN RAY (1890-1976) was an American visual artist who spent most of his career in Paris. He was a significant contributor to the Dada and Surrealist movements, although his ties to each were informal. He produced major works in a variety of media but considered himself a painter above all. He was best known for his pioneering photography, and was a renowned fashion and portrait photographer. He is also noted for his work with photograms, which he called "rayographs" in reference to himself.