Le Roi-Soleil 1971

salvadordali

water colours

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

acrylic on canvas

underpainting

painting painterly

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

surrealism

mixed media

watercolor

"Le Roi-Soleil" (1971) by Salvador Dalí portrays a crowned figure riding a horse. The figure’s chest is opened, revealing a smaller figure within. Dalí’s surrealist style is evident through the dreamlike imagery and juxtaposition of realistic and fantastical elements. The painting's title, referencing Louis XIV of France, hints at the subject matter of power and royalty. This artwork exemplifies Dalí's fascination with the human psyche and the use of symbolism.