The artwork titled “Money,” painted in 1899 by František Kupka, is an oil on canvas composition that belongs to the Symbolism art movement. This symbolic painting is housed in the National Gallery in Prague, located in Prague, Czech Republic.
In the artwork, a nude female figure is depicted with her back to the viewer, gracefully walking away. To the right of the composition, a grotesque, green-hued figure bows down, holding an orb filled with gold coins. The contrasting colors and the surreal juxtaposition of the figures evoke a sense of tension and conceptual depth, suggesting themes of materialism, desire, and the ephemeral nature of wealth. The background fades into darkness, emphasizing the stark and symbolic narrative presented by the artist.
