Portrait of a man in a white hat 1913

This 1913 oil painting by Polish artist Tadeusz Makowski is a striking example of Expressionism, a style that emphasizes subjective emotion and personal expression over objective representation. The painting depicts a man wearing a white hat and jacket, with his face and features rendered in a simplified and distorted way. The background is a swirling mass of color, which creates a sense of movement and energy. The expressive brushstrokes and bold color choices emphasize the emotional intensity of the painting. Makowski’s work often reflects the social and political turmoil of the time, but his "Portrait of a Man in a White Hat" exemplifies his talent for capturing the raw emotion of his subjects.