Untitled by Zdzislaw Beksinski

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painting, charcoal

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allegories

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painting

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charcoal drawing

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figuration

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matter-painting

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abstraction

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charcoal

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charcoal

Copyright: © The Historical Museum in Sanok (Poland) is the exclusive owner of copyrights of Zdzisław Beksiński's works.

This untitled work is by the Polish artist Zdzislaw Beksinski, though its date of creation remains unknown. Beksinski lived through World War II and Soviet-era Poland. His work carries the weight of these experiences, revealing a deep engagement with themes of mortality, decay, and the search for meaning in a seemingly indifferent world. Here, two figures stand intertwined. It is difficult to decipher the status of their relationship, are they lovers, family, or simply companions? Beksinski often explored the fragility of human connection against backdrops of surreal landscapes, hinting at the existential anxieties that shape our identities. Though Beksinski claimed his art was about searching for beauty, his paintings tap into raw, complex emotions. His works offer alternative narratives, challenging viewers to confront uncomfortable truths about the human condition and the shadows that haunt our collective consciousness. The personal becomes universal in Beksinski's vision.

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shasta 3 months ago

I see a man carrying his lover...together always ....I see love

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