Untitled
1930
gouache
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1930
gouache
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This drawing is packed with odd shapes and symbols. On the left, there are blocks filled with keys, locks, and strange marks. In the middle, two faces with wild hair seem to be melting or exploding. To the right, a giant hand holds a key and points to a small box with a crown inside. The background looks like a stormy sky with clouds and lightning. The words near the bottom list names like "rubis" and "émeraude," which sound like gemstones. The whole thing feels like a puzzle—nothing quite matches what you’d expect. If you like this kind of strange, dreamy art, check out Salvador Dalí.