Amazon.

In this painting, Zygmunt Waliszewski captures a dynamic scene, focusing on a powerful woman, an Amazon, astride a horse. The rider, depicted with a striking profile, seems to emerge from a landscape of rolling hills and a winding river, with a bridge subtly visible in the distance. The brushwork is expressive, giving a sense of movement and raw energy to both the figure and her mount. The artist, who studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Kraków and later in Paris, was influenced by the Russian Futurists and the avant-garde Kapist movement. This work, created in 1921, reflects a period when Waliszewski was exploring bold forms and vibrant compositions, moving away from strict academic traditions to imbue his subjects with a modern, almost mythical intensity.