Man with children

A man stands with two young children, their forms rendered in a style that hints at the burgeoning avant-garde movements of the early 20th century. The figures are simplified, almost blocky, yet convey a sense of quiet interaction, particularly between the man and the child clutching his hand. Painted in 1916, this work emerges from a period when Waliszewski was still very young and immersed in the artistic ferment of Tbilisi, before his deeper engagement with Futurism and later, the Kapist movement. The muted palette and the direct, unadorned presentation of the subjects suggest an early exploration of form and emotion, capturing a moment of domesticity without sentimentality. It offers a glimpse into the artist's foundational years, predating his more recognized work in Poland and Paris where he would copy and reinterpret old masters.