Old man at a water well 1903

"Old Man at a Water Well" is a painting by Polish artist Jacek Malczewski, created in 1903. The painting depicts a solitary old man, clad in a worn brown coat, sitting beside a well. His head is in his hands, conveying a sense of weariness and perhaps contemplation. Malczewski, known for his melancholic and symbolic works, often used the figure of the old man to represent themes of isolation, mortality, and the passage of time. This artwork exemplifies his signature style, characterized by loose brushstrokes and a subdued palette.