The Madman and the Soldier 1911

"The Madman and the Soldier" is a 1911 painting by Hungarian artist Lajos Gulacsy (1882-1932). The painting depicts a scene with four figures, including a man in a red hat holding a feather, a woman in a white dress, a man in a dark suit, and a large figure with a wide smile. The figures are set against a rural background with trees and a building in the distance. The artist's use of expressive brushstrokes and vivid colors creates a sense of drama and intensity, capturing the complex emotions of the characters. Gulacsy's style, often categorized as Symbolism or Expressionism, reflects his fascination with the psychological aspects of human experience.