Silver Gnome 1940

“Silver Gnome” is a painting by Hungarian artist Lajos Vajda, created in 1940, just a year before his untimely death. Known for his abstract and often surreal style, Vajda’s work often reflects a deep interest in the human form and its symbolic representation. This particular piece features a stylized, almost alien figure, rendered in a unique blend of organic shapes and linear patterns. The gnome's large, staring eyes and intricate, almost feathery detail give the painting a sense of both mystery and intensity, characteristic of Vajda's work.