The artwork, titled “Retablo,” was created by Carlos Merida in 1950. This piece exemplifies the Cubism and Surrealism movements and falls under the figurative genre.
The artwork presents a group of abstract, elongated human figures rendered with geometric shapes and a limited color palette, including shades of beige, black, yellow, and green. The figures appear to be in motion, with their arms raised and angular forms giving a dynamic sense of movement and interaction. The background is a muted green, punctuated by abstract, cloud-like blue forms, adding to the surreal quality of the composition. The stylized human forms and the minimalist color scheme are characteristic of Merida’s unique style, blending the principles of Cubism with a surreal, almost dream-like atmosphere.
