Elegy by Karol Tichy. A candlelit funeral procession featuring figures in dark habits and large, angular white headdresses.

Elegy

Karol Tichy

1900 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A dramatic Symbolist scene of a funeral procession illuminated by the flickering glow of handheld candles.

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Where it works

A substantial, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — holds a formal wall with confidence.

Often works in
Library · Study · Living Room
Placement
Reads best with enough surrounding space
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Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown

About the piece

Painted around 1900 by Karol Tichy, this atmospheric oil painting is a striking example of Polish Symbolism. The composition captures a solemn procession where the stark, geometric forms of the Sisters of Charity's white cornettes create a powerful rhythm against the deep, moody tones of the background, all unified by the warm, warm glow of candlelight.