Wolves at Night | Alfred Wierusz-Kowalski | 1910 Size:20"x16" and the enduring spirit of

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perhaps symbolizing the pervasive nature of melancholic thoughts

evoking themes of isolation

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Wolves at Night | Alfred Wierusz-Kowalski | 1910 Size:20"x16" and the enduring spirit ofThis tense nocturnal scene shows wolves standing alert on a frozen riverbank, their dark forms sharply contrasted against snow and ice. The still water and low, brooding sky heighten the sense of isolation, while the animals posture suggests hunger, vigilance, and quiet menace. Wierusz Kowalski, known for his dramatic winter scenes, captures the raw struggle for survival in the natural world, using cold light and restrained colour to create an