Icon 1Remedios VaroNone
Oil- WallArt
- Surrealism
Modern
Remedios Varo (1908 – 1963)
Spanish-Mexican para-surrealist of mystical alchemy and intricate, dreamlike machines, featuring solitary seekers in highly structured worlds.
Visual Composition of Icon 1
The painting is a surrealist piece that features a castle with a large, open doorway. Inside the castle, several people are visible, including one person standing near the center of the scene and others scattered throughout the area. The composition includes various objects such as a clock located on the left side and a bird flying above the scene.
The sky is dispersed with multiple stars, contributing to the overall depth of the artwork. The painting depicts a surreal world through its arrangement of figures, architecture, and celestial elements.
About this artwork
- Title: Icon 1
- Artist: Remedios Varo
- Format: Square
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Movement: Surrealism
- Creative period: Mature Surrealism
- Corpus context: symbolism, spiritual quest
- Color palette: Earthy
- Main color: Black
- Keywords: art deco style print, fantasy wall decor, dreamlike art print
Quick Facts
- Notable elements: Castle, clock, bird
- Artist: Remedios Varo
- Artistic style: Surrealist, Symbolist
- Movement: Surrealism
Questions & Answers
How is "Icon 1" situated historically?
"Icon 1" by Remedios Varo belongs to the Surrealism movement, within the Modern period. Together they give the work its place in art history.
How strong are the colors of "Icon 1"?
The color of "Icon 1" is subtle color in saturation and balanced in intensity.
What kind of piece is "Icon 1"?
"Icon 1" is a wall art piece.