Somnul rațiunii naște monștrii

1950

From the collection of Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea

Dominant colour

Somnul rațiunii naște monștrii is a 1950 by Cristian Paraschiv, held at Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea.

Who painted this?: Cristian Paraschiv
When & what style?: 1950
Where can I see it?: Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea

About this work

This painting depicts a surreal scene with a figure lying on a table, surrounded by various objects. The figure is positioned horizontally, with its head on the left side of the image and its feet on the right. The table appears to be made of metal, featuring a series of small, triangular objects protruding from its surface. These objects are arranged in a row along the length of the table, with some of them pointing upwards and others downwards. The background of the painting is a dark, muted color, which contrasts with the lighter tones of the table and the figure. The overall effect is one of mystery and intrigue, as if the viewer is being invited to ponder the meaning behind this enigmatic scene. If you're interested in exploring more works by this artist, you might want to check out the creations of Paraschiv, Cristian.