Painting description

In the painting, an unusual little figure is visible. Is it a child? Or perhaps an adult hidden in a little one’s body? He stands in profile, gazing at the viewer with a slight smile. His body is pink, almost flesh-toned, contrasting with the greenish background. On his head he wears a dark blue cap, as if trying to lend himself a bit of gravitas. The scene draws attention with its simplicity and, at the same time, its strangeness. The colors are muted and don’t shout from the canvas, but gently whisper to the viewer. The artist chose oil paint, giving a soft yet expressive effect. The atmosphere of the piece is unsettling, yet it also arouses curiosity. We feel a bit as if we’re peeking into another world. This little gent with a cane radiates a kind of unreal self-confidence. Looking at him, thoughts circle around themes such as innocence and maturity. A bit of excitement, and a bit of… discomfort? Everyone can see something different here. And now imagine: “This is a grandpa from a fairy tale” — that’s probably how a child would describe it. The painting style suggests it’s full-on surrealism. Personally, I can only say that this picture stays in your head for a long time. Like a magnet.