No roof, version I
1870
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
1870
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
The painting depicts a family scene with a group of people and a cow in the foreground. The family is dressed in traditional clothing, and the atmosphere appears somber. The background features a house and trees, with a cloudy sky. In the foreground, the family is gathered around the cow, which is lying on the ground. The family members are dressed in simple clothing, and their faces are not clearly visible. The overall mood of the painting is one of quiet contemplation. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figures. To learn more about the artist's use of this technique, look up Aleksander Kotsis.
