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A surreal and haunting depiction of Bartleby, whose ghostly form is surrounded by the dead letters he once handled. The letters swirl around him, symbolizing the work that led to his mental breakdown and emotional withdrawal. The intricate details of the room contrast with Bartleby’s fading figure, as the glowing fire casts a melancholic light, embodying themes of burnout, futility, and isolation.
Modern surrealism with symbolist and hyperrealist influences. The painting merges existential despair with highly detailed visuals, combining the emotional intensity of Romanticism with the dreamlike quality of surrealism. The intricate environment reflects Bartleby’s mental unraveling, while the ghostly figure represents his detachment from reality.
PS: “Bartleby, the Scrivener” by Herman Melville is a story about a lawyer who hires a scrivener named Bartleby. Initially diligent, Bartleby soon begins to refuse tasks with the phrase, “I would prefer not to.” His passive resistance and eventual complete withdrawal from work and society puzzle and frustrate the lawyer. The story explores themes of isolation, the dehumanizing effects of modern work, and the limits of compassion
“Bartleby, the Scrivener” was first published anonymously in 1853 in Putnam’s Monthly Magazine. It was later included in Herman Melville’s collection, The Piazza Tales, in 1856