Escape From A Burning Village (1945)

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"Escape From A Burning Village" by Cyprián Majerník captures a poignant moment in history with intense emotional and visual depth. Painted in 1945, this artwork portrays the harrowing escape of villagers from their burning community, encapsulating the turmoil and devastation of war.In this stirring scene, a group of villagers is depicted in a small boat, rowing away from their village which is engulfed in flames. The background shows the village aflame, with thick, dark smoke billowing into the sky, overshadowing an ominous landscape. Trees are silhouetted against a fiery backdrop, enhancing the drama of the escape.The composition is balanced by calm yet expressive brushstrokes in the foreground where the water reflects the turmoil above with a tumultuous mix of hues. The villagers, rendered in earthy tones, convey a range of emotions from despair to determination. Each face tells a story of loss but also of survival and resilience.This painting does not merely depict a moment of escape but also evokes a deep sense of solidarity and human strength in the face of overwhelming adversity.

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Cyprián Majerník (24 November 1909, Veľké Kostoľany – 4 July 1945, Prague) was a Slovak painter who worked in Prague; associated with the "Generation of 1909".