Lady Godiva 1959

"Lady Godiva" is a 1959 surrealist painting by Remedios Varo, a Mexican-Spanish artist known for her dreamlike and symbolic imagery. The painting features a woman, clad in a white dress, riding a bicycle propelled by her long, flowing hair. Her large, expressive eyes and a whimsical mask add to the dreamlike quality of the work. Varo's paintings often explore themes of transformation, femininity, and the power of the imagination. In "Lady Godiva," the combination of mundane objects like a bicycle and fantastical elements creates a surreal and intriguing scene. The painting is characteristic of Varo's distinct style, combining a meticulous and detailed technique with an otherworldly subject matter.