The Rapidity of Sleep
Yves Tanguy
key Notes:
Surreal landscapes, biomorphic forms
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Dimensions:
127 × 101.6 cm (50 × 40 in.)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Expert
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story of the work:
"The Rapidity of Sleep" by Yves Tanguy is a surrealist painting that exemplifies his characteristic style of dreamlike landscapes populated with abstract, biomorphic forms. Tanguy's work often explores themes of the unconscious and the enigmatic nature of dreams, reflecting the influence of the Surrealist movement, of which he was a prominent member.
Description of the work:
"The Rapidity of Sleep" by Yves Tanguy features a surreal landscape dominated by biomorphic forms and a muted color palette, characteristic of Tanguy's style. The composition is marked by a dreamlike quality, with elongated shapes and shadowy figures set against an ambiguous, horizonless background, evoking a sense of otherworldly stillness.
Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago
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