The artwork, titled “Sans titre (Le Vin est la plus saine)” by the artist Brassai, created in 1932, is a quintessential example of the Surrealism art movement. It is a photograph that captures the juxtaposition inherent in Surrealism, depicted through the illuminated and overlapping posters and signs present within the scene.
The artwork captures an arrangement of advertising posters in a nighttime urban setting. Prominently displayed is an advertisement proclaiming, “Le Vin est la plus saine et la plus hygiénique des boissons,” attributed to Pasteur, suggesting wine as the healthiest and most hygienic of beverages. Another sign beside it encourages the consumption of wines from France. Below these larger advertisements are a series of smaller posters, featuring silhouetted figures and various scenes, contributing to a dense collage of visual stimuli. The interplay of light and shadow, along with the reflection on the glass, creates a layered effect, drawing the viewer into the surreal urban environment.
