Statue in a Cemetery 1959

"Statue in a Cemetery" is a 1959 painting by Hungarian artist Endre Balint (1914-1986), depicting a somber and mysterious scene. The artwork features a haunting, shrouded figure in the foreground, with a stark, simplified form, standing against a dark background. The figure seems to emerge from a dark, almost cavernous space, suggesting a cemetery or tomb. The composition's simple shapes and muted colors contribute to the painting's overall mood of melancholy and contemplation. Balint's use of a dark palette and the abstract representation of the figure in the cemetery create a sense of unease and evoke contemplation of mortality.