Spleen
1896
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
1896
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
This painting depicts a desolate landscape with two dogs lying in the foreground. The dogs are positioned in the center of the image, with one lying down and the other sitting up. In the background, there is a stone wall and a small hut with a thatched roof. The sky above is filled with birds flying in the distance. The painting features muted colors, with shades of brown and gray dominating the palette. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of melancholy and desolation. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and contrast in the image, drawing the viewer's attention to the dogs in the foreground.