Celestial Eyes | Francis Cugat | 1925 19th Century In the foreground

In the foreground

almost nightmarish intensity

illustrating a scene from "Little Red Riding Hood

The artist's use of light and shadow accentuates the wrinkles on Democritus's face and the texture of the skull

the scene suggests that love

Celestial Eyes | Francis Cugat | 1925 19th Century In the foregroundCelestial Eyes (1925) by Francis Cugat presents a dreamlike vision in which a mysterious, veiled face hovers above a dazzling nocturnal cityscape. The figure's luminous, watchful eyes and vivid crimson lips contrast against deep blue tones, creating an atmosphere of mystery and quiet contemplation. Blending elements of Surrealism and Art Deco, Cugat transforms the modern city into a poetic, almost celestial landscape filled with symbolism and wonder.