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Execution
A 1949 painting combining elements of expressionism and surrealism, depicting a dramatic execution scene. The human figures are deformed and fragmented, emphasizing the brutality and emotional intensity of the scene. The work is a testimony to the cruelties of the period of German occupation of Poland.
Portrait of the Creator
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Artist
Andrzej Wróblewski
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Date of birth and death
15 June 1927 – 23 March 1957
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Natinality
Polish
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Style
Figurative painting, Social realism, Abstract experiments, Metaphoric and prophetic imagery
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Significant works
Rozstrzelanie (The Executions), Kolejka trwa (The Queue Continues), Cień Hiroszimy (Shadow of Hiroshima)
Information about the work
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Year:
1949
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Theme:
Expressionism, surrealism, war, violence, execution, human tragedy
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The work shows the ruthlessness of war and the suffering of victims, highlighting the fragmentation and despair of human fate. The painting is a metaphor for the destruction and trauma associated with the occupation.
The key to interpreting the work
When interpreting, take into account the post-war context and the significance of expressionism and surrealism in expressing emotions and trauma.See other works by this artist
