themuseumwithoutwalls:MWW Artwork of the Day (7/27/21)Józef Mehoffer (Polish, 1869–1946)Dziwny Ogród
themuseumwithoutwalls:MWW Artwork of the Day (7/27/21)Józef Mehoffer (Polish, 1869–1946)Dziwny Ogród (Strange Garden)(1903)Oil on canvas, 222.5 x 208.5 cm.Muzeum Narodowe, Warsaw“Strange Garden” is one of the most exquisite and mysterious works in the history of Polish painting. It was made during a very significant period in Mehoffer’s life –- when already became successful as an artist and was happily married. Mehoffer produced The Strange Garden when he was away on a family holiday. In the painting, he captures familial happiness. The glowing, golden boy gathers our attention. Withdrawn somewhat into the shade, the woman wearing a sapphire gown looks on close by while a massive sapphire dragonfly hovers over them with its golden latticework wings outstretched in a protective embrace.For more of this artist’s work see this MWW gallery:https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=TheMuseumWithoutWalls&set=a.3604231583015518 -- source link
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