The artwork “Landscape” by Salvador Dali is a testament to the artist’s ventures into the realm of Impressionism during his formative years. Dated between circa 1910 and 1914, originating from Spain, this piece is crafted using oil on cardboard, evoking the tactile and immediate qualities characteristic of the Impressionist movement. The piece measures a modest 14 x 9 cm and embodies the genre of landscape painting. It is housed in the Salvador Dali Museum located in St. Petersburg, Florida, United States, where it stands as a part of Dali’s eclectic oeuvre, which spans various styles and periods of his artistic career.
The artwork displays a pastoral scene rendered with a range of green and earthy tones. The impressionistic brushwork captures the essence of the landscape rather than detailing precise features. A pathway seems to lead the viewer’s eye into the distance where modest structures, possibly houses, are nestled among trees or shrubbery under a dynamic and mottled sky. The subtle blend of light and shadow hints at a natural source of light, potentially the sun filtering through an overcast sky, which creates a luminescent quality on the mountainous backdrop and the roofs of the abode. The bold signature on the bottom left boldly proclaims Dali’s authorship during a period many years before he developed his infamous surrealist style.
