Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink drawing by Salvador Dalí. It dates from 1936 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
You see a tangle of thin black lines on white paper—horses and riders twisted into impossible shapes.
Dalí drew this in 1936, the same year he met Freud. The scribbles feel like a dream half-remembered: legs stretch too long, heads tilt at odd angles. It’s not a finished work, just a quick study, but the messiness makes it feel alive.
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Overview
This 1936 drawing by Salvador Dalí is an untitled work on paper executed in ink. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a chaotic scene of horses and riders distorted into impossible forms, evoking the sense of a dream or vision. The twisted, elongated figures suggest a state of flux or transformation.
Technique & Style
Characterized by a tangle of thin black lines, the work showcases Dalí's use of ink to create complex, expressive forms. The loose, gestural quality of the drawing contrasts with Dalí's reputation for precise draftsmanship.
History & Provenance
Created in 1936, the same year Dalí met Sigmund Freud, this drawing may reflect the artist's growing interest in psychoanalytic theory. It is a relatively informal work, suggesting a spontaneous or exploratory approach.
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…
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