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c. 1924

Prévert introduces him to André Breton’s circle

Through his friend Prévert he is introduced into the circle of Surrealist artists around André Breton. Other accounts say he joined the movement in 1925.

1924

Rents a studio with Duhamel and Prévert

Together with his army friend Jacques Prévert and Duhamel he rents a studio.

1927

His first solo exhibition in Paris

Having quickly developed a style of his own, he gives his first solo exhibition in Paris.

1927

Marries Jeannette Ducrocq

Later that same year he marries Jeannette Ducrocq (1896–1977), his first wife.

c. 1927

A contract with Breton for twelve paintings a year

André Breton gives him a contract to paint twelve pieces a year. With a fixed income, Tanguy paints less and ends up creating only eight works for Breton.