The Andalusian Reapers 1935

"The Andalusian Reapers" is a 1935 painting by André Masson, a prominent figure in the Surrealist movement. The artwork depicts a desolate landscape populated by skeletal figures, suggesting a sense of death and decay. Masson's signature use of automatic drawing and biomorphic forms is evident in the fragmented figures and geometric shapes, contributing to the overall surreal and dreamlike atmosphere. The painting evokes themes of mortality and the fragility of life, prompting viewers to confront the existential anxieties that lie beneath the surface of reality.