The artwork titled “Love Parade”, created by Francis Picabia in 1917, is an oil painting on cardboard with dimensions of 95 x 72 cm. This figurative piece belongs to the Dada art movement and is currently housed in a private collection.
The artwork features an arrangement of mechanical components, suggestive of abstract machinery. Dominating the composition are elements that resemble industrial parts, such as pistons, gears, and springs, rendered in a stylized manner. The use of bold, distinct colors, including shades of grey, black, red, and green, adds to the visual intrigue. The piece conveys an aesthetic that is both technical and whimsical, effectively capturing the essence of Dada’s experimental and avant-garde spirit. The title “Parade Amoureuse,” inscribed along the bottom, hints at an ironic take on romantic motifs, juxtaposing the mechanical with the affective. The background is kept minimal, allowing the mechanical forms to stand out prominently.