The artwork titled “Dora Maar avec un fume-cigarette, dans son salon, rue de Savoie, Paris”, created by the artist Brassai in 1944, belongs to the Surrealism art movement and is classified under the genre of photography.
The artwork features a woman, Dora Maar, seated in her salon at Rue de Savoie in Paris, captured in a pensive and introspective moment. She holds a cigarette holder with a lit cigarette, with tendrils of smoke unfurling into the air. The composition is rendered in black and white, which enhances the contemplative mood and the enigmatic ambiance typical of Surrealism. Dora Maar’s expression appears concentrated and solemn, her dark attire contrasting against the lighter background, adding depth and drama to the photograph. The refined play of light and shadow exemplifies Brassai’s skill in portraying the subtle complexities of human emotion and the intimate interior settings.
