Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an oil painting by the Surrealist artist Salvador Dalí. It dates from 1929 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1929 painting by Salvador Dalí, created using oil and collage on board. It exemplifies the artist's work during his Surrealist period.
Subject & Meaning
The painting features a dreamlike composition with multiple, disconnected scenes, including a man before a glowing orb, a reclining woman near a pool, and a relief of cyclists. A melting lion's head and a giant eye add to the work's enigmatic quality, reflecting Surrealism's exploration of the unconscious.
Technique & Style
Dalí employed a range of techniques, including oil paint, collage, and carved panels, to create a textured, layered effect. The mixed media contributes to the work's otherworldly atmosphere, characteristic of Surrealist art.
History & Provenance
Dalí formally joined the Surrealist movement in 1929, the same year he created Untitled. His artistic training in Madrid and early influences from Impressionism and the Renaissance preceded his adoption of Surrealist principles.
Artist & collection
Artist
Salvador Domingo Felipe Jacinto Dalí i Domènech, Marquess of Dalí de Púbol (11 May 1904 – 23 January 1989), known as Salvador Dalí, was a Spanish surrealist artist renowned for his technical skill, precise…
