The Column 1999

"The Column" (1999) by Romanian painter Horia Bernea (1938-2000) is a surrealist painting that depicts a single column standing in an open doorway, framed by a richly textured and colorful interior space. The column appears to be constructed from a white, smooth material, and it stands on a tiled floor that leads to a hazy outdoor space filled with foliage. The composition and colors in the artwork create an atmosphere of mystery and intrigue, inviting the viewer to explore the space and consider the meaning of the column's presence.