Surrealistic Collaged Landscape: Inspiration

Dorothea Tanning

A Parisian Afternoon (Hôtel du Pavot)

1942
Oil on canvas
40 1/2 x 17 3/4 in

I'm in the process of looking up inspiration for the surrealistic collaged landscape project that we will be working on over the next couple of weeks.  While researching artist Dorothea Tanning, I came across her oil painting A Parisian Afternoon (Hôtel du Pavot).  I was immediately drawn to the composition of this piece.  In my landscape I hope to use buildings and architecture in combination with elements of nature, as Tanning did.  With that in mind, my overall goal is to establish an ominous mood, aesthetic appeal, and strong composition in my finished product.