Salvador Dali’s “Untitled (Bridge with Reflections; sketch for a dual image picture, unfinished)” dates back to 1980. Although often associated with Surrealism, the artwork possesses elements that align with Post-Impressionism as well. It represents a cityscape and, being unfinished, offers a glimpse into the artist’s creative process. The artwork exudes an ethereal quality, characteristic of Dali’s enigmatic style.
The artwork offers a geometric construction of shapes that evoke the silhouette of a city skyline. In the foreground, there is a bridge that spans a reflective body of water, creating an almost symmetrical reflection. The abstraction of the bridge and the reflection culminates in forms that present a dual image; this is a common trait in some of Dali’s works where multiple images coexist or transform within a single frame. The color palette is subdued, with different earth tones dominating, giving the artwork a subdued and perhaps contemplative character. The unfinished nature of the work also leaves many elements to the viewer’s interpretation, prompting an active engagement with the piece.
