End of Life. Elderly Couple at Night 1895 - 1900

"End of Life. Elderly Couple at Night" is a poignant oil painting by Hungarian artist Ladislav Mednyánszky, created between 1895 and 1900. The artwork depicts an elderly couple standing in the dark, shrouded in shadows. The man leans on a stick, his hand outstretched, while the woman stands beside him, her face obscured by the darkness. The painting evokes a sense of loneliness, fragility, and the inevitable passage of time, highlighting Mednyánszky's mastery of chiaroscuro and his profound exploration of human vulnerability.