17. Spring (1953) – Milan Konjović

The oil painting “Spring”, executed on hardboard in 1953, belongs to Milan Konjović’s colorist phase. As a painter deeply connected to the landscapes of Vojvodina, Konjović depicts a rural setting charged with expressive energy. The composition is defined by expressionist gestures and intense, impasto brushstrokes, giving the surface strong physical...

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  • The oil painting “Spring”, executed on hardboard in 1953, belongs to Milan Konjović’s colorist phase.
  • As a painter deeply connected to the landscapes of Vojvodina, Konjović depicts a rural setting charged with expressive energy.
  • The composition is defined by expressionist gestures and intense, impasto brushstrokes, giving the surface strong physical presence.
  • The vast Vojvodina plain dominates the scene, bordered by a row of small houses along the village edge.
  • The moment portrayed is one of profound stillness, captured just before a storm.
  • A dark, threatening sky and restless countryside create an atmosphere of tension and anticipation.
  • The painting conveys both the monumental scale of the landscape and the emotional charge of nature in transformation.

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