The artwork entitled “Tous toujour” created by Meret Oppenheim in 1950 is a notable piece of the Surrealism art movement and falls under the figurative genre.
In this artwork, a human figure is depicted with an abstract and minimalistic style. The figure’s face is not detailed but is composed of simple shapes and colors. A bold red, geometrically shaped hat sits atop the figure’s head, slipping into a larger, almost halo-like yellow shape that extends behind the head, suggesting a hat or a dramatic headdress. The body is portrayed in muted tones of grey and white, with the clothing consisting of few details, further emphasizing the abstract nature of the piece. The background contains a dark palette with a striped element to the left, creating a stark contrast against the central figure and contributing to the dream-like and ambiguous quality characteristic of Surrealist works.
