1874
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
Tavern in Rome, sketch is a 1874 oil by Aleksander Gierymski, a Impressionism work, held at National Museum in Warsaw.
This painting shows a group of people gathered in what appears to be a tavern or inn. The scene is set against a dark background, with the figures illuminated by a warm, golden light. The people are dressed in old-fashioned clothing, and some of them are holding glasses or bottles. The painting has a loose, sketchy quality to it, with visible brushstrokes and a sense of spontaneity. The artist has used a range of earth tones to create a cozy, intimate atmosphere. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up 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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