A Shrouded Figure Seated Before a Fantastic Skyscraper 1928

Francisco Borges Salas made this drawing of a shrouded figure before a skyscraper, and I’m immediately drawn to its mysterious mood. It's a monochromatic drawing that feels like a scene from a dream. The artist uses graphite to create a range of tones, from light grays to deep shadows, giving the image a kind of ethereal quality. I imagine Borges Salas carefully layering each stroke, building up the textures and forms, almost like sculpting with light and shadow. The figure, draped in flowing fabric, sits before this towering, almost gothic skyscraper, and I wonder what thoughts or emotions Borges Salas was trying to evoke. The drawing reminds me a little of Giorgio de Chirico and the way he combined surreal architectural spaces and figures. These artists invite us to explore the hidden corners of our imagination. Ultimately, painting and drawing is about communication, sharing a vision, or perhaps simply creating a space for contemplation. It’s about artists having a dialogue across time.