Composición surrealista 1934

Esteban Frances painted this Surrealist Composition, well, without a date, using techniques and themes that might look familiar. Just look at these figures, suspended between dream and reality. See how the linear quality of the subjects contrasts with the muted sky and the ochre planes of the ground? These stark shadows give an unsettling feel and kind of remind me of de Chirico's metaphysical landscapes. The composition is oddly satisfying, leading the eye from the peculiar mechanical creatures to the vast, empty horizon. I can only imagine Frances conjuring these images, exploring the subconscious through each brushstroke, a bit like Tanguy. It all comes down to this: the act of painting isn’t just representation; it’s a dialogue. Artists build on each other, responding to the past while charting new territory. What do you think?