The artwork, titled “Armoured Hat (Chapeau fort),” was created by Pierre Alechinsky in 1976 and belongs to the Surrealism art movement. This piece is categorized within the figurative genre.
In “Armoured Hat (Chapeau fort),” the central focus lies in the intricate, somewhat distorted forms composed of fluid, abstract lines primarily in red, with an enclosed yellow tear-drop shape emerging from the intricate swirling patterns. The composition is bordered by a frame filled with repetitive, varied linear elements and abstract motifs resembling eyes and other organic shapes, executed predominantly in black. The overall scene exudes a sense of dreamlike complexity typical of Surrealism, inviting viewers to explore the layers of intertwined forms and the subtle depth of emotions they evoke.
