The artwork, titled “Milky Way,” was created by Peter Doig in 1990. This piece belongs to the Magic Realism art movement and falls under the landscape genre.
In the artwork, one can observe a serene and mystical night scene depicted in rich and nuanced colors. The upper portion of the scene is dominated by a dark, star-studded sky, punctuated by the distinctive band of the Milky Way, rendered with soft, luminous dots, evoking a sense of wonder and contemplation. Below, a serene body of water reflects the celestial expanse above, creating a tranquil mirror image. Surrounding the water are abstract and slightly surreal trees and foliage, rendered in deep and vibrant greens. The ethereal quality of the sky juxtaposed with the detailed reflection in the water exemplifies the Magic Realism movement, merging reality and fantasy seamlessly. The composition of the artwork invites viewers into a dreamlike landscape that blurs the lines between the heavens and the earth.