Het einde van een mooie dag – Figuur in tegenlicht 1912

"Het einde van een mooie dag – Figuur in tegenlicht" (The End of a Beautiful Day – Figure in Backlight) is a 1912 drawing by Belgian symbolist artist Léon Spilliaert. This artwork exemplifies Spilliaert's signature style, characterized by elongated figures and a haunting atmosphere. The dark silhouette of a figure, rendered in stark contrast against a warm, golden background, evokes a sense of solitude and introspection. The sweeping lines and textured strokes, reminiscent of the artist's fascination with the subconscious and the ephemeral, contribute to the piece's evocative and melancholic quality.