Black clouds. Death. Pestilence, triptych “Disaster”, sketch
1870
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
1870
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
This painting is a triptych, divided into three sections. The left section shows a person standing on a hill, looking out at a body of water with a dark sky above. The middle section depicts a person on horseback, with a dark and ominous background. The right section appears to be a landscape with a body of water and a dark sky. The painting features dark colors and a sense of foreboding, with the title "Black clouds. Death. Pestilence, triptych 'Disaster', sketch" suggesting a theme of disaster and turmoil. The use of oil paint adds depth and texture to the painting. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth, look up Albert Chmielowski.
