The artwork titled “Messaging,” created by Paul Delvaux in 1980, is an oil painting on canvas measuring 150 by 150 centimeters. This piece is part of the Surrealism art movement and falls under the genre of genre painting.
The artwork depicts an intriguing and dreamlike scene in a classical, possibly ancient city. The foreground features three women and a man, all dressed in elegant, flowing garments that evoke a sense of timelessness. One of the women is seated on the ground, seemingly contemplative, while another woman places a hand on her shoulder, perhaps in a gesture of comfort. The other figures stand nearby, their expressions and gestures suggesting a silent communication or connection among them. The background reveals a detailed, expansive cityscape with distant buildings and a tram, framed by a line of trees, which adds depth and a somewhat serene ambiance to the composition. At the center bottom of the artwork, a lantern casts a subtle light, contributing to the overall enigmatic and surreal atmosphere characteristic of Delvaux’s style.
