Ptáci v mlze 1937

"Ptáci v mlze" (Birds in the Mist), a 1937 painting by Czech artist Josef Čapek, depicts a stylized house with a figure standing nearby, observing three simplified black birds flying in a misty background. The painting, rendered in oil on canvas, embodies Čapek's characteristic style of expressive, simplified forms, capturing the essence of his subject matter. The ethereal, mist-laden ambiance and the stark contrast between the black birds and the muted background add a sense of mystery and quietude to the composition. Čapek, known for his contributions to Czech modernism, is particularly remembered for his whimsical, symbolic works and his brother Karel Čapek's coining of the term "robot."