Raymond Georges "Yves" Tanguy, a French surrealist painter was born in Paris on January 5, 1900. Although, born in Paris his parents were Breton. His father was a sea captain. When his father died in 19058 Tanguy went to live with relatives in the province of Brittany. He spent his summers on the coast of the Atlantic. By looking at his paintings, it is evident that this made a great impression on him. It was also thought that he had a deep attachment for his mother.
Tanguy returned to Paris, he attended the Lycee Montaigne and later the Lycee St. Louis until 1917. …
