“Fireplace in Virginia” is a creation by the artist Arshile Gorky, produced in 1946. This artwork, a product of the Surrealism art movement, was executed using crayon and ink on paper, with dimensions of 20 by 27.9 cm. It belongs to the genre of sketches and studies and is currently held in a private collection.
The artwork showcases an abstract composition characterized by the fluid, organic forms typical of Gorky’s surrealist influence. Utilizing a palette dominated by pastel hues, the piece combines both deliberate and spontaneous lines that come together to reflect a dream-like quality. The composition includes a variety of seemingly random shapes and scribbles, contributing to the surreal nature of the artwork and inviting the viewer into a personal exploration of the imagination. The impulsive use of color and form denotes a lively yet introspective narrative, rendered in subtle crayon marks and dynamic inks.