The artwork titled “Young Women” was created by Salvador Dali around the year 1923. The medium used for this piece is tempera applied onto cardboard. Dali’s artwork aligns with the Expressionism movement, and it is categorized under the genre painting classification.
The artwork features a stylized portrayal of two figures that appear to be young women. Their forms are simplified and somewhat abstracted, with rounded, voluminous shapes creating a sense of depth. The use of cool hues imparts a subdued atmosphere, while details such as the intertwined arms and the tender gesture of one figure touching the other’s chin suggest a narrative of intimacy and companionship. In the background, there is a checkered floor that adds to the geometric character of the work, contrasted with an organic detail—a potted plant with delicate flowers that introduces a touch of nature and perhaps symbolizes growth or life amidst the human-centered scene. The brushwork is visible and the overall composition exhibits a harmonious balance between the figures and their surrounding space.
