Pieta 1895

"Pieta" is a painting created in 1895 by the Austrian artist Koloman Moser, a key figure in the Vienna Secession movement. The painting depicts a poignant scene, likely inspired by the traditional Christian subject matter of the Pieta. A draped figure, possibly representing Mary, mourns over the body of a man, perhaps Christ, emphasizing the sorrow of the moment. The use of strong contrasts between light and shadow creates a dramatic effect, typical of the symbolist and realist tendencies present in Moser's work. "Pieta" is an example of Moser's early artistic development, demonstrating the artist's talent for depicting powerful emotions through expressive figures.