🎨 Refugees, 1917
by Jēkabs Kazaks 🇱🇻
Oil on canvas. 210.5 x 107 cm.
Latvian National Museum of Art, Latvia
About the artwork:
In "Refugees," Kazaks likely captures a group of individuals fleeing from conflict or disaster, a theme that became increasingly relevant during the wartime period in which he worked. This painting would typically depict the emotional and physical toll of displacement, characterized by figures that convey weariness, despair, and resilience.
The composition of this work is likely dynamic yet somber, with the figures arranged in a manner that leads the viewer’s eye across the canvas, emphasizing the movement and direction of their journey. The size of the canvas enhances the impact of the scene, allowing Kazaks to explore the depth of human emotion and interaction in a confined yet moving group.
by Jēkabs Kazaks 🇱🇻
Oil on canvas. 210.5 x 107 cm.
Latvian National Museum of Art, Latvia
About the artwork:
In "Refugees," Kazaks likely captures a group of individuals fleeing from conflict or disaster, a theme that became increasingly relevant during the wartime period in which he worked. This painting would typically depict the emotional and physical toll of displacement, characterized by figures that convey weariness, despair, and resilience.
The composition of this work is likely dynamic yet somber, with the figures arranged in a manner that leads the viewer’s eye across the canvas, emphasizing the movement and direction of their journey. The size of the canvas enhances the impact of the scene, allowing Kazaks to explore the depth of human emotion and interaction in a confined yet moving group.