Raoul Ubac (1910–1985) was a French painter of Belgian origin whose career evolved through photography, engraving, and printmaking. After studying literature at the Sorbonne in Paris, he shifted to art, joining the Montparnasse academy and connecting with the Surrealists. Initially renowned for his experimental photography, including solarisation and "burnouts," he collaborated with André Breton and exhibited at Surrealist events.

Ubac’s work turned increasingly abstract during WWII, and by 1945 he abandoned photography for engraving, gouache, and lithography. His prints, combining techniques like gouache and engraving, reflect a sculptural sensibility and a keen interest in form and colour.

From 1951, the Aimé Maeght gallery exhibited his works and published his lithographs and engravings, cementing his reputation. In later years, he expanded into murals, stained glass, and book illustrations. Today, his art remains celebrated internationally, exemplifying a life dedicated to experimentation and innovation in modern art.