“La galerie des ancêtres VII” is a symbolic painting by the artist Dado, created in 1970. This artwork is part of the Surrealist movement, showcasing the genre’s characteristic fusion of dream-like elements and symbolic imagery.
The artwork presents an assemblage of disfigured and fragmented head-like shapes, evoking a sense of decay and transformation. The figures appear to be made from both organic and inorganic materials, suggesting the passage of time and the ephemeral nature of existence. With muted, earthy tones, Dado creates a haunting and complex tableau that invites contemplation and interpretation, blending the real with the surreal in a manner typical of Symbolist and Surrealist art.
