The artwork entitled “Tribute to Jules Verne,” created by Paul Delvaux in 1971, is an oil painting on canvas. It is a quintessential example of Surrealism and falls within the genre of genre painting. The dimensions of the artwork are 150 by 120 centimeters.
The artwork presents a dreamlike scene featuring a variety of figures who exude an almost eerie atmosphere. Central to the composition is a young female figure with long hair adorned with a vivid red accessory, standing unclothed and holding a sheer white cloth. There are other figures arranged around her, including formally dressed men with almost exaggerated scholarly appearances, gazing intently at different elements within the composition. The background features an industrial setting with a symmetrical arrangement of lights and columns, leading the eye towards a distant view of a sailing ship. The juxtaposition of the mechanical, the human, and the fantastical creates a surreal and otherworldly scene, paying homage to the imaginative spirit of Jules Verne.
