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Leonora Carrington — Pastoral
Leonora Carrington

Pastoral

1950

A dreamlike landscape populated by enigmatic, otherworldly figures and creatures that blur the boundaries between human, animal, and mythological forms. Carrington's signature Surrealist vision transforms the traditional pastoral scene into a realm of strange ritual and arcane symbolism, rendered in meticulous detail. The richly layered composition evokes a sense of ancient, feminine mysticism rooted in folklore and the occult.

Medium
oil on canvas

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Latin America

May 24, 2017

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Leonora Carrington, Pastoral, 1950

A dreamlike landscape populated by enigmatic, otherworldly figures and creatures that blur the boundaries between human, animal, and mythological forms. Carrington's signature Surrealist vision transforms the traditional pastoral scene into a realm of strange ritual and arcane symbolism, rendered in meticulous detail. The richly layered composition evokes a sense of ancient, feminine mysticism rooted in folklore and the occult.

Medium
oil on canvas
Year
1950
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Surrealism, Figurative Painting, 20th Century, Mid Century Modern, Muted Earth Tones, Dreamlike Mood, Fantastical Narrative, Landscape Composition, Surrealist Master, Pastoral Scene, Earthy Tones, Mythological Scene, British-Mexican Artist, Narrative Composition, Female Artist, Mythological Imagery, Oil on Canvas

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