Seen in Profile, Sticking Out Tongue (Tireur de langue profilé)
- Artist
- Pierre Alechinsky
- Date
- 1964
- Style
- Surrealism
- Genre
- Figurative
"Seen in Profile, Sticking Out Tongue (Tireur de langue profilé)" is a provocative figurative painting that exemplifies Surrealism through its unconventional and imaginative imagery. The work features a profile view of a figure with exaggerated features, notably sticking out their tongue, creating a playful yet unsettling effect. The composition challenges traditional perceptions and invites viewers to explore subconscious themes characteristic of Surrealist art. Its bold representation emphasizes the importance of expression and the subconscious in contemporary visual culture.
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