The artwork titled “Summer Night” is a creation of the artist Salvador Dalí, dating back to the year 1922. The piece is crafted using gouache, ink, and paper as the medium and is categorized within the Post-Impressionism movement. The dimensions of this artwork measure 20.8 x 15 cm. It can be defined as a landscape genre and is currently preserved at the Dalí Theatre and Museum, located in Figueres, Spain.
In the artwork, the viewer is presented with an evocative nocturnal scene. Dark hues dominate the composition, suggesting the setting is a summer night, with elements of the urban landscape melding with what appears to be a garden or a collection of plants in the foreground. The play of light and shadow creates a contrast that highlights certain details, such as the moon or streetlights and the outlines of buildings with their windows and architectural elements. The strokes are expressive and loose, typical of the Post-Impressionism movement that sought to convey emotion and movement rather than precise realism. There’s a dynamic feel to the brushwork, with different textures and forms giving life to the scene depicted. Despite being created in the early phase of Dalí’s career, the artwork showcases a sense of experimentation and individual interpretation that would become a hallmark of his later works.
