The artwork titled “Puerta del Este” was created by the artist Xul Solar in 1935. It belongs to the genre of landscape.
The artwork, “Puerta del Este,” presents a surreal and abstract landscape that captivates with its imaginative execution. Dominated by warm tones, the scene is suffused with oranges, browns, and muted pastel shades. A prominent, large sun characterized by anthropomorphic features, such as eyes, watches over the landscape from the upper section of the artwork. Below, a series of abstract figures, comprised of geometric shapes and angular forms, populate the scene. These figures appear engaged in activities such as climbing ladders that reach up to various celestial forms, including stars and other cosmic bodies. The setting is further enlivened by elements that blend the fantastical with the geometric, such as floating spheres, arrows, and structures resembling obelisks and wheels. The interplay of cosmic symbolism and human endeavor renders the artwork a captivating exploration of the surreal within a landscape genre.
