In the Stables 1940 - 1944

Arnold Peter Weisz-Kubínčan created "In the Stables" using an unknown medium. Weisz-Kubínčan's life was tragically cut short during the Holocaust because of his Jewish heritage. In this artwork, the stable becomes a space of confinement, reflecting perhaps the increasingly constrained lives of Jewish people in Europe during the early 20th century. The horse, often a symbol of freedom and power, is here bound within the sketch's frame. It stands alongside a dog, a symbol of loyalty, yet both seem caught in a moment of uncertain stillness. The muted colors and sketchy lines convey a sense of unease and impermanence. There’s a haunting quality to this simple scene, one that speaks to the fragility of life and the looming shadow of historical events that would soon engulf Weisz-Kubínčan's world. The artwork is a quiet testament to lives lived and tragically lost.