W letnim mieszkaniu

The composition presents a solitary woman positioned within an interior space. She wears a long white skirt, a yellow high‑collared blouse, and a white hat, while holding a green branch. The setting includes a blue floral carpet, a brown piano, and a table draped with a white cloth, suggesting a refined, perhaps domestic, atmosphere of the early twentieth century.

Mehoffer applied oil paint in layered glazes, a method that builds depth through translucent washes. This approach, combined with a restrained palette of whites, yellows, and blues, creates a subtle luminosity characteristic of his post‑impressionist style.

After its completion, the painting entered the holdings of the National Museum in Kraków, where it remains on display. Its acquisition reflects the museum’s focus on representing key figures of the Young Poland movement, of which Mehoffer was a central participant.

Created during the Young Poland period, the work aligns with the movement’s interest in symbolism and decorative detail. Mehoffer, known both as a painter and a decorative artist, often blended fine‑art techniques with ornamental motifs, a tendency evident in the intricate interior setting of this piece.