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Piazza del Popolo in Rome, by Aleksander Gierymski, oil, 1885

Piazza del Popolo in Rome

Aleksander Gierymski

1885

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw

Piazza Del Popolo

Dominant colour

Overview

Piazza del Popolo in Rome is a 1885 oil by Aleksander Gierymski, depicting Piazza Del Popolo, held at National Museum in Warsaw.

Who painted this?
Aleksander Gierymski
When & what style?
1885
Where can I see it?
National Museum in Warsaw

About this work

This painting shows a sunny day in a large, open square. There are several people walking around, and some are riding in horse-drawn carriages. In the background, there are tall buildings and trees. The artist has used warm colors to show the sunlight and shadows. The painting looks like it was made with oil paint, which gives it a smooth and detailed look. If you like this painting, you might also like the work of artist 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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