1863
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Museum in Kraków
Boy Shooting with a Key is a 1863 oil by Aleksander Kotsis, a Realism work, held at National Museum in Kraków.
This painting depicts a young boy standing barefoot on a dirt path, holding a small gun in his right hand and aiming it to the right. He wears a long, white coat with a red collar, and his hair is cut in a bowl shape. In the background, a tree stands to the left, while a boy and a sheep are visible behind it. To the right, another boy is crouched down, looking at something on the ground. The scene is set in a rural area, with rolling hills and a cloudy sky in the background. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of simplicity and innocence, capturing a moment of childhood playfulness. For more information on the artist behind this work, explore the art of Aleksander Kotsis.
Aleksander Kotsis (30 May 1836 – 7 August 1877) was a Polish painter. He created landscapes, portraits, and genre scenes in a combination Romantic and Realistic style. Most of his paintings are small. He was born and died in Kraków.
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