Painting description

In the painting we see a child in a red coat, pulling a wooden cart on which an intriguing skull rests. The background is beautifully painted in delicate grays and browns, evoking autumnal, somewhat gloomy landscapes. In the distance there is dark smoke, as if something were burning, which adds drama to the scene. The child’s expression seems full of melancholy, perhaps even a sense of being lost, which makes me wonder what they are feeling. The artist uses the oil painting technique, which lends depth to the colors and builds up layers that draw the eye. The style seems to sit on the boundary between realism and surrealism, which makes it a bit "creepy," but in such an intriguing way. The red of the coat contrasts with the pale background, emphasizing the figure’s loneliness in this wasteland. The painting can evoke many emotions. For me, it’s a mix of sadness and fascination. You find yourself wondering about the story of this girl, what the skull symbolizes. It might be a reminder of the fragility of life, perhaps a riddle to be solved. My son would say it’s a girl who got lost in the wasteland and is looking for home. The overall composition is at once simple and complex, which makes it hard to look away. The viewer is invited to weave their own stories, to fill in the context. Or maybe you see something else? For me, this "mystery" is key, because every detail matters.