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Piazza del Popolo in Rome, by Aleksander Gierymski, oil, 1900

Piazza del Popolo in Rome

Aleksander Gierymski

1900

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Museum in Kraków

Early Modern Piazza Del Popolo

Dominant colour

Overview

Piazza del Popolo in Rome is a 1900 oil by Aleksander Gierymski, depicting Piazza Del Popolo, held at National Museum in Kraków.

Who painted this?
Aleksander Gierymski
When & what style?
1900
Where can I see it?
National Museum in Kraków

About this work

This painting depicts a serene scene of Piazza del Popolo in Rome. The piazza is empty, with a few buildings and trees in the background. A woman in a long dress walks in the foreground, adding a sense of tranquility to the scene. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figure. The overall effect is one of calmness and contemplation. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to look up Aleksander Gierymski.

About the artist

Portrait of Aleksander Gierymski
Artist

Aleksander Gierymski

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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