I photograph the things that I do not wish to paint, the things which already have an existence.

Hartford CT: James Thrall Soby. He soon settled in the Montparnasse quarter favored by many artists. Alphabet for adults.

Ray is also noted for his work with photograms which he called "rayographs" in reference to himself. He was a significant contributor to the Dada and Surrealist movements although his ties to each were informal.