Autumn Song 1906

"Autumn Song" (1906) by Jacek Malczewski is a captivating oil painting that depicts a man playing a stringed instrument while a woman, draped in a blue shawl, holds a small bird. The man's horned head and intense gaze suggest a supernatural presence, possibly the devil himself. The woman's gentle expression and the bird in her hand evoke a sense of innocence and vulnerability, creating a compelling contrast with the man's more ominous figure. The painting's symbolism and dramatic composition speak to Malczewski's mastery of Polish Symbolism.