Artwork
Melancholic
Melancholic is an oil painting by Wojciech Weiss. It dates from 1900 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Kraków.
About this work
Overview
Melancholic is an oil-on-canvas portrait painted in 1900 by Wojciech Weiss, a Polish artist linked to the Young Poland movement.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a somber, dark-suited man with a yellow lapel flower, conveying a sense of melancholy through his shadowed, downturned face and contrasting attire.
Technique & Style
Characterized by a warm, patterned tan background and expressive use of color (notably the vibrant yellow flower), the work showcases Weiss's early transition towards Expressionism.
History & Provenance
Created during Weiss's post-Academy of Fine Arts in Kraków period, under the influence of Stanisław Przybyszewski, the painting is now part of the National Museum in Kraków's collection.
Context
Marking a departure from Weiss's earlier historical and mythological themes, Melancholic reflects the artist's growing interest in emotional intensity and psychological depth.
Artist & collection
Artist
Wojciech Weiss (4 May 1875 – 7 December 1950) was a prominent Polish painter and draughtsman of the Young Poland movement.
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