{"product_id":"the-turning-point-of-thirst-victor-brauner","title":"The Turning Point of Thirst - Victor Brauner","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Surrealist painting by Victor Brauner features a biomorphic form resembling a chalice and distorted human profile, with a desert landscape contained within the 'head'. 'The Turning Point of Thirst' explores themes of the psyche and inner experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eVictor Brauner, a Romanian-French painter and sculptor, is known for his distinctive contributions to the Surrealist movement. Born in 1903, Brauner's artistic journey took him from Bucharest to Paris, where he became associated with André Breton and other leading figures of Surrealism. His work often explores themes of mythology, the occult, and the human psyche, characterised by symbolic imagery and dreamlike compositions. Brauner's unique style blends figuration with abstraction, creating enigmatic and thought-provoking pieces. \n\n'The Turning Point of Thirst' exemplifies Brauner's Surrealist approach. The painting presents a biomorphic form, resembling both a chalice and a distorted human profile, set against a stark black background. The interior of the 'head' reveals a miniature desert vista, suggesting a landscape of the mind. The bone-like structure supporting the head is fractured, perhaps symbolising fragility or a breaking point. The muted palette and precise execution contribute to the painting's unsettling yet captivating atmosphere. The work invites viewers to contemplate the relationship between the conscious and unconscious, and the transformative power of inner experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-return-of-the-flame-rene-magritte\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Return of the Flame - René Magritte — René Magritte\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/a-night-at-saint-jean-man-ray\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eA Night at Saint Jean - Man Ray — Man Ray\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Victor Brauner","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57869590430031,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57869590462799,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57869590495567,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/the-turning-point-of-thirst-victor-brauner","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}