Lamp
- Artist
- Paul Delvaux
- Date
- 1945
- Style
- Surrealism
- Genre
- Portrait
"Lamp" is an oil on canvas painting by Belgian artist Paul Delvaux from 1949. The artwork depicts a serene scene under moonlight, featuring a classical temple with a statue’s head prominently in the foreground alongside modern objects, creating a blend of timeless and contemporary elements. Reflecting Surrealism influences, the painting evokes a dreamlike atmosphere. Delvaux created "Lamp" in Choisel, near Paris, where he lived temporarily with his partner Anne-Marie “Tam” de Maertelaere. Its contemplative mood echoes the intimacy of a portrait of a moment frozen in time.
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