Plac Wittelsbachów w Monachium 

Aleksander Gierymski painted "Plac Wittelsbachów w Monachium" with oils to evoke a wet and cold atmosphere. The painting’s dominant colour is a muted dark blue. The darkness suggests an experience of solitude within the urban landscape. The composition emphasizes the geometric forms of the architecture, contrasting with the fluid reflections on the wet pavement. Gierymski's brushstrokes are loose, almost impressionistic. The broad, flat brushstrokes, lack of distinct lines, and low contrast between shapes create a sense of haziness and evoke a feeling of transience. The structural elements like the buildings, arches, and the statue's form create a network of lines that guide the viewer's eye. The reflections on the ground and the diffused light challenge our perception of stability, making us question what is solid and what is merely a transient reflection. The city is thus presented as a dynamic space shaped by our perception. Gierymski captures not just a place, but a fleeting moment in time, open to endless interpretations.