Portrait of ‘Bobo’ Rockefeller (unfinished) (1960) by Salvador Dali

Portrait of 'Bobo' Rockefeller (unfinished) - Salvador Dali - 1960

Artwork Information

TitlePortrait of 'Bobo' Rockefeller (unfinished)
ArtistSalvador Dali
Date1960
Art MovementPost-Impressionism

About Portrait of 'Bobo' Rockefeller (unfinished)

The artwork entitled “Portrait of ‘Bobo’ Rockefeller (unfinished)” was created by Salvador Dali in 1960. Despite being attributed to the Post-Impressionism movement, this categorization may be considered anomalous given Dali’s prominent association with Surrealism. As a genre, the artwork is a portrait, representing the artist’s foray into capturing human likeness on canvas.

The artwork showcases the beginnings of a portrait of a woman, captured from the chest up in a semi-profile perspective. Her facial features are rendered with a soft delicateness, evident in the gentle curves of her lips and the subtle shading that models her nose and cheeks. There is a careful attention to the realism in the depiction of her hair, which softly waves and curls in a natural manner. Despite the portrait’s unfinished status, the figure exudes a certain grace and composure that is central to its allure.

Her attire, though only hinted at due to the unfinished nature of the work, suggests an elegant garment with gentle folds that catch the light, hinting at a silk-like fabric that conforms to her form. The application of color is muted, with warm, earthy tones in the background that both complement and accentuate the subject’s fair complexion and light hair.

The incompleteness of this portrait offers a glimpse into Dali’s process and introduces an element of intrigue, as viewers are left to ponder the potential completion of this genteel representation.

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