Portrait of Berthe David Weill (1952) (1952) by Salvador Dali

Portrait of Berthe David Weill (1952) - Salvador Dali - 1952

Artwork Information

TitlePortrait of Berthe David Weill (1952)
ArtistSalvador Dali
Date1952
Art MovementSurrealism

About Portrait of Berthe David Weill (1952)

The artwork titled “Portrait of Berthe David Weill,” created by Salvador Dali in 1952, is a striking example of a surrealist portrait. As an integral piece from the surrealist art movement of the time, the portrait embodies the stylistic elements typical of Dali’s oeuvre. In utilizing this avant-garde approach, Dali presents a work that not only reflects the subject’s likeness but also conveys the psychological and dream-like qualities associated with surrealism.

Upon inspection of the artwork, one is immediately drawn to the subject, a woman elegantly posed and richly attired, her countenance bearing a serene and introspective expression. The central figure, Berthe David Weill, is seated against a dark, muted background that contrasts sharply with her luminous skin and the voluminous, intricately rendered blue gown that cascades around her. The exquisite detail in the ruffles and folds of the dress demonstrates Dali’s technical prowess and adds a sense of opulent texture to the composition.

Her attire, complete with a striking necklace and a corsage pinned near her shoulder, exudes a certain grace and refined sophistication. The artist’s meticulous brushwork is evident in the nuanced rendering of light and shadow across her visage and attire, which brings a three-dimensional quality to the portrait. Despite the realistic depiction of the figure, the overall atmosphere of the painting, with its aura-like halo behind the head and the somewhat surreal presentation of the cascading dress, imbues the work with an air of enigma and psychological depth that are characteristic of Dali’s surrealist vision.

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