szkic obejmującej się pary stojącej na tarasie, zarys fragmentu budowli z kolumnami 1883 - 1884

This is a pencil sketch by Henryk Siemiradzki showing a couple embracing on a terrace. Note how the artist divides the composition into two distinct zones using a vertical line. To the left, a space defined by strong vertical lines evokes a sense of architectural confinement, possibly an interior or a covered portico. By contrast, the right side is dominated by a cluster of figures; the embracing couple and other indistinct forms. Siemiradzki's use of fluid lines and softer shading here suggests movement. The sketch can be understood through the lens of semiotics. The embracing couple acts as a signifier for human connection, love, and intimacy. Meanwhile, the architectural space on the left, with its emphasis on verticality, acts as a signifier of stability, order and perhaps confinement. Observe how the artist uses the contrast between these two spaces to explore tension between individual freedom and social structure. The sketch offers a glimpse into the artist’s process of exploring the formal qualities of line, space and composition.