A walk with a dog
The painting “A Walk with a Dog” tells a story through the simplicity of form and the minimalism of its composition. Against an almost empty, light background, we see the silhouette of a dog, connected by a red leash to a group of schematic human figures. This subtle detail becomes the axis of the entire narrative—the delicate line defines the relationship between human and animal while at the same time linking distant elements of the painting into a unified whole.
The surrounding emptiness gives the work a meditative dimension. It is a silence in which the walk becomes not only an everyday activity but also a metaphor for connection, for leading and being led. The dog, though the smallest figure, becomes the central point of the painting—it is the one that sets the direction and rhythm of the entire scene.
“A Walk with a Dog” can be interpreted as a painting about relationships: between human and nature, guide and companion, the everyday and its symbolic meaning. It is a simple moment transformed into a poetic narrative about shared movement, trust, and the subtle dialogue between two—and more often, many—beings encountered by chance.
Series | Limits |
Year completed | 2025 |
Author | Magdalena Nowatkowska |
Technique | Acrylic on cotton canvas |
Dimension |
54 x 54 x 4 cm / 21.3 x 21.3 x 1.6 (framed) 50 x 50 x 2 cm / 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.8 (without frame) |
Inventory | G172 |
Availability | reservation |
Provenance | Mazowiecki Auction House Warsaw 2025 |
Price |
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