The Living Tree
Summary
This is a surreal painting of a faceless paper woman in a burgundy dress. She is standing in a desolate landscape with a black Venetian mask at her feet. To the left of the figure there is a large ornately carved fork and spoon bundle, suspended in the air by a pink bow. In the background there are tall spindly branches 'growing' from the ground, which are reminiscent of tree trunks. The desolate landscape depicts snow-covered fields with a heavy, grey sky.
Object Name
The Living Tree
Creators Name
Date Created
1939
Dimensions
unframed: 61cm x 43cm
framed: 77cm x 59.5cm
accession number
1939.207
Collection Group
Place of creation
England
Support
panel
Medium
oil paint
Legal
© Estate of Marion Adnams