Proposal II 2015

"Proposal II" (2015) by Michael Cheval is a surrealist painting that depicts a woman's face covered in white roses, as if she were a bouquet in a vase. The vase, with its delicate blue and white floral design, suggests both beauty and fragility. The image is further complicated by a glimpse of a nighttime cityscape, possibly Venice, through a small opening in the woman's gown, hinting at a hidden world or a potential romantic proposal. Cheval's signature style incorporates meticulous detail and a playful exploration of symbolism, leaving the viewer to ponder the multiple layers of meaning within the artwork.