Salvador Dali

Description

The artwork presents a whimsical yet macabre subject: a skull with a human-like pose and attire. The skull, depicted in a cream and beige color palette, is smiling broadly, showing detailed teeth. It has dark, hollow eye sockets and a nose cavity, with one skeletal hand raised as if in greeting or presenting an idea.

The skull is wearing a burgundy suit and tie, giving it a business-like appearance, which contrasts with the starkness of the skull. There’s a suggestion of a shoulder and arm in a cream shirt with a cuff, hinting at a more complete figure outside the frame.

The background is split horizontally between a sandy brown landscape, likely a desert, at the bottom and a clear blue sky at the top. The horizon line is not perfectly straight, which adds to the painting’s informal and stylized nature.

The juxtaposition of a human skeleton with a professional demeanor invites a variety of interpretations, from commentary on mortality to a lighthearted portrayal of the skeletal figure in a human role. The brushwork is visible and expressive, contributing to the painting’s vibrant and textured appearance.

Details

Dimensions: 40cm x 40cm
Orientation: Square
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
Style: Expressionism
Year: 2021
Location: Paris, France
Framed: No
Ready to hang: Yes

240,00 

SOLD

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