The Altarpiece No. 1 | Hilma af Klint | 1907 Jackson Pollock an hourglass

an hourglass

is a striking and emotive portrayal of love and intimacy

their bodies intertwined in a whirl of energy and motion

unsuspecting nobleman being cheated by two seasoned cardsharps

with its emphasis on the vastness of nature and the smallness of the human figure within it

The Altarpiece No. 1 | Hilma af Klint | 1907 Jackson Pollock an hourglassAbout the artwork: "The Altarpiece No. 1" is a pioneering work by Hilma af Klint, created in 1907, and marks a significant departure from conventional artistic expressions of its time, positioning af Klint as a forerunner in abstract art. This painting is part of a series intended for a spiritual temple as envisioned by af Klint, reflecting her deep engagement with esoteric knowledge, spiritualism, and a quest to depict the invisible realms. The work