1898
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
Dominant colour
Peasant smoking a pipe, study for the painting “Peasant coffin” is a 1898 oil by Aleksander Gierymski, a Post-Impressionism work, held at National Museum in Warsaw.
This painting depicts a man sitting on the ground, leaning against a wall. He is wearing a white shirt and pants, with his legs crossed and his right arm resting on his knee. In his left hand, he holds a pipe to his mouth. The man's attire and the setting suggest a rural or peasant environment. The artist's use of muted colors and soft brushstrokes creates a sense of calmness and serenity. The artist's attention to detail and ability to capture the subtleties of light and shadow are evident in this work. For more on the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
Ignacy Aleksander Gierymski (30 January 1850, Warsaw – d. 6–8 March 1901, Rome) was a Polish painter of the late 19th century, the younger brother of Maksymilian Gierymski. He was a representative of Realism as well as…
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