Figure at a Window is a beautiful and sensitive hand painted reproduction of the original oil on canvas painting created by Salvador Dali in 1925. Since 1922 Dali had studied at the Academia de San Fernando (School of Fine Arts) in Madrid. Until this time his major influences were the Renaissance Masters, which is evident in the finely brushed style and draughtsmanship of this painting. However, Dali had begun to experiment with Cubism at this time. In Madrid Cubism was virtually a myth by which the artist’s work gained much attention from fellow students.

The depth and simplicity of forms reflect the influence of Cubism within the style of this composition: The simple blue-lilac hues in monotone also an indication of the artist’s onus upon form and light as opposed to color.

The model for Figure at a Window was Dali’s sister Anna Marie Salvador – who would remain the artist’s only female model until his beloved Gala came along in 1929. In 1925 the sibling’s relationship was very close: Since their mother’s death of breast cancer. This composition has a peaceful atmosphere – Relaxed and somewhat intimate: A stark comparison to many of Dali’s later works. For those looking for the ‘other side’ of Dali, Figure at a Window is surely it.