20. Owl (1959) – Milo Milunović

“Owl”, painted in 1959, is an oil on canvas from the “Contemporaries” collection. The work was created during the final creative phase of the renowned painter and professor Milo Milunović. Against a deep dark blue background, an owl is depicted perched on a branch. The figure is rendered with expressionist...

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  • “Owl”, painted in 1959, is an oil on canvas from the “Contemporaries” collection.
  • The work was created during the final creative phase of the renowned painter and professor Milo Milunović.
  • Against a deep dark blue background, an owl is depicted perched on a branch.
  • The figure is rendered with expressionist red brushstrokes and sharp, dark linear cuts.
  • Accents of white color illuminate the form and intensify the contrast.
  • With its wide-open eyes, the owl appears alert and observant, facing the surrounding space.
  • The motif carries a strong symbolic and associative meaning, often linked to wisdom, vigilance, and contemplation.

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