The artwork, titled “Horned Forms,” was created by Graham Sutherland in 1944. It is a notable example of a landscape within the Neo-Romanticism and Surrealism art movements.
The artwork depicts an otherworldly landscape imbued with surrealistic elements. In the foreground, organic and sinuous shapes, reminiscent of horns, dominate the composition. These horn-like forms, colored in shades of gray and black with occasional hints of purple, create a stark contrast with the brilliant red and golden yellow background. The background itself is characterized by abstract, yet expressive forms that conjure a sense of desolate natural scenery. The use of bold, contrasting colors enhances the surreal atmosphere, while the fluid shapes evoke a sense of movement and transformation. The overall mood of the artwork is both unsettling and captivating, exemplifying Sutherland’s unique approach to merging natural forms with surrealist abstraction.
