The Moon and the Animals 1950

"The Moon and the Animals" is a 1950 painting by Danish artist Asger Jorn, known for his abstract and surreal style. The painting depicts two distorted animal figures, one large and one small, against a dark background with a bright yellow moon. Jorn's use of bold colors and expressive brushstrokes creates a sense of movement and energy, characteristic of his artistic approach. This work exemplifies Jorn's exploration of animal imagery and his fascination with the surreal and the subconscious, which he incorporated in his artwork, often inspired by myths and folklore.