The artwork entitled “Las Cuatro” was created by the artist Xul Solar in the year 1922. This piece is associated with the Surrealist art movement and belongs to the figurative genre.
The artwork depicts four abstract and stylized human faces arranged in a horizontal line against a warm-toned background. Each face is characterized by elongated and exaggerated facial features, including prominent nose shapes and oversized, variably shaped eyes. The use of bright colors such as green, blue, red, and pink, in juxtaposition with subtle shades of beige and orange, creates a visually arresting contrast. The background appears as a gradient blend of earthy tones, adding depth and a dream-like quality to the composition. This figurative representation is grounded in surrealism, underscoring the artist’s intent to transcend ordinary reality and venture into the realms of imagination and the subconscious.
