Children in front of a cage with a canary 1929

Tadeusz Makowski's 1929 painting "Children in front of a cage with a canary" depicts four children, each wearing a pointed hat, standing in front of a cage with a yellow canary inside. The painting's muted palette and simplified forms are characteristic of Makowski's style. The children's expressions are ambiguous, creating a sense of unease and mystery. The canary, a symbol of freedom, is trapped within the cage, reflecting the children's own confinement. Makowski's work is often seen as a commentary on the anxieties and uncertainties of modern life.