Thursday 27 September 2012

Edward Okun and The War and Us

'The War and Us' (1917-23) by Edward Okun; National Museum, Warsaw

Maybe I wouldn't have chosen Polish Symbolist painter Edward Okun, born on 27 September 1872, if I had more to choose from. But I really like today's painting. I tried to find more information on this painting and its symbolic meaning but I was unsuccesful. Even the information on Okun is limited (the English Wikipedia page doesn't really have content). He studied in Warsaw, Munich and Paris and lived in Rome for a long time. He had exhibitions in Poland, Paris, Berlin and Munich. I like this painting and its composition, the vibrant blue colour and rich decorations. I wish I knew what it meant and what the old woman is doing, lurking behind the couple.

2 comments:

  1. Hey, all I've found in polish is that they're hiding in this black coat from the war (blue dragons) but the war manage to sneak inside a bit (old woman). Also they're carrying the white flowers with some red edges (blood maybe). I also found that this is Edward himself and his wife. Cheers!

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  2. Mesmerizing and mysterious. Love it.

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