In the Third Sleep
Kay Sage
key Notes:
Surreal desolation, architectural dreamscape
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Dimensions:
100.3 × 144.8 cm (39 1/2 × 57 in.)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Expert
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story of the work:
"In the Third Sleep" by Kay Sage, created in 1944, is a surrealist painting that exemplifies her characteristic style of desolate landscapes and architectural forms. The work reflects Sage's exploration of themes such as isolation and the subconscious, often interpreted through her use of muted colors and enigmatic structures.
Description of the work:
"In the Third Sleep" by Kay Sage features a desolate landscape dominated by architectural forms that evoke a sense of isolation and stillness, rendered in muted tones of gray and beige. The composition is characterized by its precise, geometric structures and an enigmatic atmosphere, typical of Sage's surrealist style.
Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago
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