Muž s bolavou rukou 1919

"Muž s bolavou rukou" (Man with a Sore Hand), painted in 1919 by Czech artist Josef Čapek, is a striking example of Cubist portraiture. The work depicts a man seated with his head bowed, holding a small blue object, perhaps a bottle or a cup, in his hand. The figure is rendered in a simplified, geometric style, with sharp angles and flat planes of color that emphasize form and structure over detail. This stark portrayal, with its focus on the man's physical discomfort, was likely influenced by the post-World War I period and the human cost of the conflict.