Kafka: The Castle 1983

Maria Bozoky's 1983 ink and watercolor work, "Kafka: The Castle", depicts a solitary figure seated in a room, likely inspired by Franz Kafka's novel. The figure, rendered in a loose, expressive style, is partially obscured by a large bed, its striped bedding adding a touch of color to the otherwise somber scene. Bozoky's use of dark hues and gestural lines evokes a sense of isolation and introspection, reflecting the themes of alienation and bureaucracy present in Kafka's work. The small scale of the work (18 x 13 cm) emphasizes its intimate and introspective nature.