Titled “Look-Out Post (Poste d’observation)”, the artwork was created by Pierre Alechinsky in 1968. This piece belongs to the Expressionism movement and is classified as figurative in genre.
The artwork depicts two distinctive figures, sketched in an abstract and imaginative manner, set against a textured backdrop. The central portion features a bird-like figure with a simplified, closed eye form, rendering a sense of stillness and introspection. Adjacent to this, another peculiar form with an exaggerated facial outline and wings, reminiscent of an insect, adds a sense of surrealism. Above the main figures, an undulating serpent-like form stretches across, while a splash of red accent can be observed near the top right corner, providing a striking contrast to the monochromatic tones. The background is filled with small triangular patterns, infusing dynamism into the composition.
