The artwork, titled “Muros Biombos,” was created by the artist Xul Solar in the year 1948. It is part of the Surrealism art movement and is classified as a cityscape genre.
The artwork features a perplexing urban scene characterized by tall, geometrically arranged buildings that resemble interlocking walls or screens. Dominating the composition are angular and repetitive patterns of the structures, which create an almost maze-like ambiance. The buildings, seemingly made of large, brick-like blocks, possess an anthropomorphic quality, with some facades bearing face-like features. The landscape’s green foliage provides a stark contrast, surrounding the rigid architectural forms. The overall atmosphere of the piece blends the fantastical with the familiar, embodying the surreal essence championed by the movement and leaving the viewer with a sense of otherworldly intrigue.
