Sorrow (II)
- Artist
- Mikalojus Konstantinas Ciurlionis
- Date
- 1907
- Style
- Symbolism
- Genre
- Landscape
‘Sorrow (II)’ is a poignant painting that exemplifies the artist’s explorations within Symbolism and Surrealism. The composition features a delicate Pastel palette, evoking a somber, introspective mood. The subject is set against a textured Landscape background, subtly constructed from layered Cardboard elements, which lends a raw, tactile quality. Overall, the painting powerfully captures themes of grief and vulnerability through its symbolic visual language and innovative materials.
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