The artwork is titled “Female Fig Leaf – Cover design for ‘Le Surréalisme'” and was created by Marcel Duchamp in 1956. The piece is associated with the Surrealism art movement and falls within the genre of design. This specific artwork is housed at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
The artwork features a subtle and suggestive representation that aligns with the principles of Surrealism, characterized by an exploration of the subconscious and the use of dream-like imagery. The cover design presents an abstract form reminiscent of a fig leaf, rendered in muted tones of yellow and dark shades, creating a mysterious and evocative visual. The title of the publication, “le surréalisme, même,” along with the direction of André Breton, is inscribed at the bottom, grounding the visual in the context of the Surrealist movement. The piece reflects Duchamp’s innovative approach to art and his ability to merge design with profound thematic elements.
