Cavallo Metafisco
- Artist
- Salvador Dali
- Date
- 1960
- Style
- Surrealism
- Genre
- Symbolic painting
"Cavallo Metafisco" is a compelling example of a symbolic painting created on a canvas. Executed in oil paint, the work captures surreal and fantastical imagery typical of Surrealism. The scene depicts a horse, a symbol often associated with freedom and power, rendered in a way that evokes dreamlike visions and subconscious themes. The artist’s use of vibrant colors and fluid forms enhances the dreamlike atmosphere, making "Cavallo Metafisco" not just a visual experience but a symbolic reflection on deeper meanings.
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