Rocky landscape with water 1911

Tadeusz Makowski created this landscape painting using oil on canvas, but the exact date is unknown. The shapes are simplified, and the colors are muted. It’s as if Makowski is painting from memory, trying to catch the essence of a place rather than a literal depiction. The rocks and trees are rendered in thick, opaque strokes, giving the scene a tangible, almost sculptural quality. I’m drawn to the way he handles the water; the color shifts from grey to turquoise. It’s a bold move that adds a touch of surrealism to the otherwise earthy palette. It makes me wonder if he was influenced by Cézanne, who also had a knack for turning landscapes into something more emotional than representational. Ultimately, it’s the ambiguity that makes this painting so compelling. It invites us to project our own experiences and emotions onto the canvas, making it a deeply personal and resonant work of art.