The artwork titled “Endgame” is a symbolic painting created by Dorothea Tanning in 1944, painted using oil as the medium. It is a prime example of the Surrealism art movement, known for its dream-like and symbolic imagery.
The painting features a checkerboard pattern predominantly in red and black on the left half and black and gray on the right half. Within this pattern, an enigmatic white fabric or form draped over what appears to be a curved surface suggests a haunting or ghostly presence. A shadow, cast by this form, adds depth and mystery to the composition. Suspended beneath it, small red spheres and a delicate trickle of red imply a surreal and symbolic element. In the upper right, outlined compartments bearing the likenesses of chess rooks in blue against a white backdrop hint at a chess theme, reinforcing the title “Endgame.” Lastly, the lower part of the artwork shows a turbulent white form, possibly resembling waves or clouds, adding to the painting’s overall surreal atmosphere.
