Cadavre Exquis 1930

"Cadavre Exquis" (1930) by Valentine Hugo is a surrealist drawing that exemplifies the playful, spontaneous spirit of the movement. The artwork, created using the "exquisite corpse" technique, involves multiple artists contributing to the final image without knowing the preceding sections. The drawing features a dark background with a whimsical array of figures, floating shapes, and abstract forms. It showcases a dream-like world filled with illogical and unexpected elements, characteristic of surrealist art. The use of white chalk on a black background creates a strong contrast, emphasizing the fantastical imagery and further enhancing the surrealist atmosphere.