The artwork, titled “Small Square Station,” was created by the artist Paul Delvaux in 1963. Executed with oil on canvas, this piece belongs to the Surrealism art movement and measures 110 x 140 cm. The genre of the artwork is identified as a cityscape.
The artwork portrays a nocturnal scene at a small, seemingly tranquil train station. The foreground features a courtyard area, accentuated by delicately pruned trees bearing small crimson blossoms. A central ornate streetlamp stands as the focal point of the scene, casting an ambient glow. The station building, characterized by its distinct striped facade and gabled roofs, recedes into the background. Several figures inhabitate the space, their garments and stances contributing to an enigmatic atmosphere. The dark silhouettes of trees rise against the night sky, and the dimly lit windows of distant buildings imply a bustling city beyond the station, adding to the surreal quality of the scene. The composition blends classical architecture and ethereal elements, embodying the essence of Surrealism through its dreamlike and mysterious ambiance.
