The artwork titled “IN THE SHEETS OF THE NIGHT” was created by Ernst Fuchs in 1966. It is a work of symbolic painting belonging to the Fantastic Realism movement.
In the misty layers of this enigmatic piece, one is first drawn to the central tableau of intertwined figures, delicately poised in a dance of sensuality and mysticism. The composition is a tapestry of the human form and nature, where ethereal figures extend their arms upward, merging with the surrounding foliage. The hues of the artwork are primarily composed of varying shades of blue and grey, enveloping the scene in a nocturnal aura. At the heart of this intricate design lies a darker, inset scene, depicting an even more intimate moment captured in shadowy, deep tones. The artwork’s enigmatic nature evokes a sense of intrigue and contemplation, characteristic of the symbolic painting genre and the Fantastic Realism movement.
