The artwork “Memory of the Child Woman” is a creation by the surrealist artist Salvador Dali, dating from 1932. The piece is composed of pencil, ink, and paper, reflecting the symbolic painting genre typical of the Surrealism movement. Its dimensions are 32.5 x 28 cm, and it currently resides in the Musée Picasso in Paris, France.
The artwork presents a striking and enigmatic composition typical of Dali’s surrealistic style. The centerpiece of the work is a morphed, ambiguous figure occupying a surreal landscape. The form blends organic and inanimate features, with openings that reveal distant landscapes, conjuring a dream-like atmosphere. The juxtaposition of disparate elements and the manipulation of scale and space are characteristic of Dali’s approach to disorienting the viewer and challenging conventional perceptions of reality. Delicate touches of pencil and ink contribute to the intricate details that invite closer inspection. The surreal scenery and symbolic content are open to interpretation, prompting a personal response and reflection from each viewer, in line with the principles of Surrealism that seek to unlock the subconscious mind.
