Painting created in 1956, classified under the expressionism movement. It depicts a group of figures standing in a queue, representing social life in the post-war era, conveying existential and social tensions. The composition illustrates the daily struggles of people and their community in the face of difficulties.

Portrait of the Creator

  • Artist

    Andrzej Wróblewski

  • Date of birth and death

    15 June 1927 – 23 March 1957

  • Natinality

    Polish

  • Style

    Figurative painting, Social realism, Abstract experiments, Metaphoric and prophetic imagery

  • Significant works

    Rozstrzelanie (The Executions), Kolejka trwa (The Queue Continues), Cień Hiroszimy (Shadow of Hiroshima)

Information about the work

  • Year:

    1956

  • Theme:

    Expressionism, social reality, everyday life, people in queues

Internal Narrative and Creative Framework

  • Inner Narrative

    The work is a metaphorical portrayal of collective experiences and social pressure in Poland after World War II. It shows mechanisms of survival and solidarity in difficult times.

The key to interpreting the work

Interpret in the context of post-war social reality of Poland and expressionism focusing on emotions and human experiences.

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  • Year: 1953
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Blue Chauffeur

  • Artist: Andrzej Wróblewski
  • Year: 1948
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Washing

  • Artist: Andrzej Wróblewski
  • Year: 1955
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Execution V

  • Artist: Andrzej Wróblewski
  • Year: 1949
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Execution

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  • Year: 1949
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