Vajda Lajos Konflis 1918 

Vajda Lajos created "Konflis" in 1918 using pencil on paper. The drawing presents a carriage scene with a striking contrast between the detailed foreground and the sketchier background. The formal elements of the artwork create a sense of depth and movement. The artist employs precise lines to define the carriage and its occupant, lending a sense of weight and presence to these central figures. In contrast, the background building and landscape are rendered with a lighter, more fragmented touch, almost fading into the paper. This juxtaposition directs the viewer's focus while also suggesting a world beyond the immediate scene. Vajda's composition utilizes the formal device of contrasting textures and line weights to create a visual hierarchy. This approach not only enlivens the image but also invites us to consider the relationship between foreground and background, reality and memory. It's through these formal decisions that "Konflis" generates its complex meaning.