“Procession”, created by Frantisek Kupka in 1905, is an artwork rendered in aquatint on paper measuring 33 x 38 cm. The piece, associated with the Expressionist movement, embodies allegorical themes.
The artwork presents a central figure of a nude woman in an imposing stance, exuding both confidence and serenity. Surrounding her are anthropomorphic creatures and figures, rendered in a more grotesque and animated style, contributing to the allegorical and perhaps satirical tone of the piece. The backdrop is a muted, almost otherworldly haze that enhances the dreamlike quality of the scene. The woman’s flowing cape and the varied postures of the surrounding figures imply movement and procession, capturing a narrative that invites contemplation on themes of humanity, nature, and myth.
