A surrealist painting by Zdzisław Beksiński, created in 1978 in Warsaw. The artist's work is characterized by a dystopian atmosphere full of symbols and allegories.

Portrait of the Creator

  • Artist

    Zdzisław Beksiński

  • Date of birth and death

    24 February 1929 – 21 February 2005

  • Natinality

    Polish

  • Style

    Dystopian surrealism, baroque and gothic influences, abstract painting and formalism

  • Significant works

    Oil paintings depicting surreal, eerie landscapes and distorted figures; digital photo montage

Information about the work

  • Year:

    1978

  • Execution technique:

    Oil on fiberboard

  • Location:

    Warsaw, Poland

  • Theme:

    Surrealism, symbolism, allegories

Internal Narrative and Creative Framework

  • Inner Narrative

    The painting depicts visions resembling dreams, dark and disturbing, filled with abstract and deformed forms. Interpretation remains open, in line with the artist's intention.

The key to interpreting the work

Beksiński did not assign titles to his works and did not provide interpretations, encouraging viewers to develop their own readings of the visions and emotions contained in the paintings.

Auction information

  • Estimated price:

    120 000 - 150 000 zł

  • Auction price:

    120 000 zł

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