Dolor de mediodía 1932

"Dolor de mediodía" (1932) by Angel Planells is a surrealist painting characterized by its dreamlike imagery and unsettling composition. The central figure is a distorted, white, human-like form with multiple arms and a gaping mouth, its body seemingly dissolving into a series of organic shapes. A small, green sphere rests under its feet, a recurring motif in Planells' work. The painting's fragmented figures, surreal landscapes, and disconcerting juxtapositions are typical of the Surrealist movement, echoing the subconscious mind's illogical and symbolic world. "Dolor de mediodía" is a striking example of Planells' exploration of psychological states and existential anxieties in his art.