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Melancholic, by Wojciech Weiss, oil, 1900

Melancholic

Wojciech Weiss

1900

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Museum in Kraków

Dominant colour

Overview

Melancholic is a 1900 oil by Wojciech Weiss, held at National Museum in Kraków.

Who painted this?
Wojciech Weiss
When & what style?
1900
Where can I see it?
National Museum in Kraków

About this work

This painting shows a man sitting in a dark suit with a yellow flower on his lapel. He has short, light hair and looks down, his face shadowed. The background is a warm, tan color with swirling patterns of red, blue, and green. The man's dark suit and serious expression give the painting a somber mood. The yellow flower on his lapel adds a touch of brightness to the otherwise dark scene. If you're interested in more works like this, you could explore the art of Wojciech Weiss.

About the artist

Portrait of Wojciech Weiss
Artist

Wojciech Weiss

Wojciech Weiss (4 May 1875 – 7 December 1950) was a prominent Polish painter and draughtsman of the Young Poland movement.

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