Zadushnitsa 1890

ivanmrkviska

naturalistic theme

green tone

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

acrylic on canvas

green background

muted green

naive art

painting painterly

green and neutral

"Zadushnitsa" (1890) by Ivan Mrkvička is a poignant depiction of a traditional Bulgarian Orthodox Christian memorial day, "Zadushnitsa". The painting portrays a crowded cemetery with figures in mourning attire gathered around graves. The use of realism and detailed rendering of traditional costumes, crosses, and a mountainous background emphasizes the solemnity of the occasion. The focus on sorrow and remembrance speaks to the artist's skill in conveying powerful emotions through visual imagery.