Kołodziej przed domem 1924

Tadeusz Makowski, sometime in the early 20th century, made this painting with what looks like thin layers of oil on canvas. The muted palette – grays, browns, and earthy tones – gives the scene a quiet, almost dreamlike quality. It’s like Makowski wasn’t just painting a house but conjuring a memory of one. You can see how he lets the texture of the canvas peek through in places, especially in the sky, which adds a kind of raw, unvarnished feel to the work. Look at the way the light catches the roof of the house; it’s a simple, almost casual stroke, but it brings the whole building to life. The way he captures the scene reminds me of Morandi, that same sense of quiet observation, of finding beauty in the everyday. Makowski’s painting isn’t about grand statements; it’s about those small, intimate moments of connection. And that’s what makes it so special.