The artwork titled “Report” by František Kupka, created around 1903, is an evocative piece rendered in ink on paper. Exemplifying the Expressionist movement, this genre painting measures 24 by 32 centimeters and is currently housed in a private collection.
In the artwork, a scene is depicted wherein three figures stand in front of a table, their postures and facial expressions suggesting a sense of scrutiny and apprehension. The figures are dressed in loose, simple clothing, indicative of their socioeconomic status. On the opposite side of the table stands a stern, uniformed official, leaning forward with his hands resting on the table, which holds a document conspicuously labeled “Pasport,” and a small flame, perhaps from a candle or lantern. The table is draped with a meticulously hatched cloth. The monochromatic style and stark lines of the ink artwork convey a palpable tension, emblematic of the broader Expressionist aim to evoke emotional experiences rather than depict objective reality.
