Serenata Açoriana 1940

"Serenata Açoriana" is a 1940 painting by Portuguese artist Antonio Dacosta. The work depicts a surreal scene with a figure lying on the ground with a chain around their neck, another figure holding a goose, and a small boat in the background. This painting is characterized by its vibrant colors and symbolic imagery. The figures are rendered in a distorted and elongated style, and the landscape is both dreamlike and unsettling. The painting is a unique and powerful expression of Dacosta's artistic vision. The style is recognizable as Surrealism, and the image invites viewers to interpret its meaning on their own terms. It's a work that continues to fascinate and provoke viewers with its symbolism and surrealism.