The Shooting Gallery III 1940

"The Shooting Gallery III" (1940) by Czech Surrealist artist Toyen depicts a chaotic scene of fragmented eggshells scattered across a white background. The eggshells, some cracked and some whole, are drawn in meticulous detail, creating a sense of both fragility and decay. Toyen's use of pen and ink creates a stark, black-and-white world, emphasizing the surreal and unsettling nature of the scene. This work is characteristic of Toyen's style, which often explored themes of destruction, transformation, and the fragility of life.