Hunter with a Fox in His Hand 1940

Arnold Peter Weisz-Kubínčan made this painting, Hunter with a Fox in His Hand, with oils and a whole lot of feeling! I can really imagine Weisz-Kubínčan putting down these confident strokes of blues that surround the hunter. And just look at how the rusty oranges and browns of the fox in his hand contrast against the cool blues. I love that the painting has a real sense of urgency and emotion, but I can't help thinking what it was like for Weisz-Kubínčan making this, given what was happening in Europe at the time. The colour palette is quite restricted, but it's all about expression - which I think so many painters are still trying to work out today. I think Weisz-Kubínčan would have understood that. It's like we're all in an ongoing conversation across time.