1859
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
Captives is a 1859 oil by Aleksander Lesser, held at National Museum in Warsaw.
This painting, "Captives," depicts two women in a forest setting. The woman on the right is bound to a tree trunk with her hands tied behind her back. She wears a white cloth around her waist and a red skirt. The woman on the left kneels beside her, holding her head in her hand. A man is visible in the background, and the scene is set against a backdrop of trees and foliage. The painting's use of color and composition draws the viewer's attention to the central figures. The artist's skillful use of light and shadow adds depth and emotion to the scene. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, look up Aleksander Lesser.
Aleksander Lesser (13 May 1814 – 13 March 1884) was a Polish painter, illustrator, sketch artist, art critic, and amateur researcher of antiquities.
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