Imaginary Portrait 1954

"Imaginary Portrait" is a 1954 painting by German artist Richard Oelze, known for his Surrealist works. The painting portrays a close-up portrait of a person with a dark, almost brooding expression. Oelze, who was active from the 1920s until the 1980s, created haunting and ambiguous imagery, often featuring mysterious figures and dreamlike landscapes. His work has been praised for its dreamlike quality and its unique blend of realism and the fantastical. The texture of the painting evokes a sense of unease, contributing to its dreamlike quality.