Portrait of Grandmother Doña Josefa Zejalvo 1926

"Portrait of Grandmother Doña Josefa Zejalvo" is a 1926 oil painting by Surrealist artist Remedios Varo. The artwork is a striking portrayal of an elderly woman with wrinkled skin and piercing eyes. The painting's muted tones and somber mood create a sense of introspection and contemplation. Varo’s work often explored themes of aging and mortality, and this portrait exemplifies her ability to capture the beauty and fragility of the human condition. The signature of the artist is visible in the bottom right corner.