Le soleil du dimanche 1954

"Le soleil du dimanche" (Sunday Sun) was painted in 1954 by French artist Felix Labisse. The painting depicts a detached horse head floating in the sky above a beach with a distant ruined castle. The white horse head with a red flame-like form behind it appears serene with its eyes closed, a contrasting image to the seemingly abandoned and desolate landscape. This artwork is typical of Labisse's surrealist style, often showcasing unsettling juxtapositions and strange imagery, reflecting the anxieties and uncertainties of the post-war era. The painting's dreamlike quality and focus on isolation and contemplation are common elements in his artistic output.