The Skeletons 1944

"The Skeletons" (1944) by Paul Delvaux is a surrealist depiction of three skeletons in a domestic interior. One skeleton sits in a plush armchair, another leans against a counter, while the third appears to be obscured by a bookshelf. The use of realistic details, like the furniture and books, juxtaposed with the skeletal figures, creates a sense of unsettling unease. Delvaux's signature style, marked by dreamlike scenarios and the exploration of human mortality, is evident in this piece.