Leo Eland, North-African city gate surrealism The painting depicts a scene

The painting depicts a scene in North Africa

The focal point of the room is the set of balcony doors made of glass

he was above all a draftsman and graphic artist and earned his living as a cartoonist for the Haagse Courant and for children's books

They are preparing for the day ahead

Leo Eland, North-African city gate surrealism The painting depicts a sceneThe painting depicts a scene in North Africa, with some figures walking near a city gate. They are preparing for the day ahead. The sun is just rising. This can be seen in the shadows that are still relatively short. The sky is blue and clear. The environment is peaceful and quiet, with only the sounds of birds and the gentle breeze blowing through the air. The painting thus gives a sense of the promise of a new day and the beginning of a new