Marcel Delmotte (1901 – 1984) – Young Woman with a Sphere Against a Surrealist Landscape.

This museum-quality artwork perfectly embodies the unique and signature style of the prominent Belgian surrealist Marcel Delmotte, whose works are highly sought after by discerning art collectors worldwide.

The figure of the young woman is rendered with exceptional smoothness and soft transitions, masterfully echoing Renaissance canvases and the Masters of Mannerism, who heavily inspired Delmotte throughout his career.
The checkered tiles receding into the deep background create a striking perspective, paying direct homage to the "Metaphysical painting" of Giorgio de Chirico.
Starting from the 1950s, the artist's favorite motifs became mysterious, atmospheric ruins that appear carved directly out of the rocks, futuristic landscapes, and desolate, dreamlike spaces.

This particular painting belongs to Delmotte's highly acclaimed and mature "cosmic period" spanning from the 1950s to the 1980s.
Investment &

Decorative Value:
With its perfect square format (74 x 74 cm) and captivating surrealist narrative, this painting serves as a powerful visual anchor for both sophisticated modern and classic interiors. As interest in mid-century European surrealism continues to grow, this signed and dated masterpiece represents not only an elegant aesthetic acquisition but also a solid investment piece with strong market potential.

The painting is signed and dated 1960 (lower section).