Chimera 

Jacek Malczewski's "Chimera" is a symbolic painting depicting a woman with the lower body of a goat, representing the mythical creature from Greek mythology. The woman, clad in a dark cap, sits on a wooden fence, looking at the viewer with a mysterious expression. The backdrop, a rural village with a fence and trees, adds to the mystical atmosphere of the piece. This artwork is an example of Symbolism, a movement that emphasized the use of symbolism and allegory to convey abstract ideas and emotions. The painting evokes a sense of wonder and mystery, inviting viewers to contemplate the nature of reality and the interplay between the human and the animal.