Death of Ellenai by Jacek Malczewski

Death of Ellenai 

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portrait

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death

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possibly oil pastel

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oil painting

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acrylic on canvas

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portrait head and shoulder

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underpainting

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mythology

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painting painterly

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portrait art

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female-portraits

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watercolor

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fine art portrait

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digital portrait

"Death of Ellenai" is a painting by Jacek Malczewski, a Polish artist known for his symbolic and emotional works. The painting depicts a woman named Ellenai, lying lifeless on a floor covered in hay, while a man kneels and kisses her foot. The scene is imbued with a sense of sorrow and loss, with the hanging furs in the background adding to the somber atmosphere. This symbolic representation of death and devotion evokes a sense of melancholy, resonating with viewers who connect with the themes of loss and mortality.

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