Norman landscape 1927

Tadeusz Makowski made this painting, "Norman landscape," with oil on canvas, and right away, I feel invited into his world. I get a sense of how the paint has been dragged and dabbed, creating a lovely surface texture. Imagine Makowski building up the scene with these small, deliberate touches. The buildings are painted with such care, each stroke contributing to the overall harmony. It’s like he’s whispering secrets with every brushstroke. Look how the figures are almost doll-like. Their simple shapes contrast with the more detailed buildings, creating a fascinating tension. I wonder if Makowski felt a sense of melancholy when he painted this. There’s something in the subdued palette, like browns and greys, which resonates with the work of other artists like the Polish painter Jankiel Adler, who were exploring similar themes of memory and identity. The beauty of painting is that it keeps the conversation going! We can bring our own feelings and experiences to it.