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Funeral of the Five Victims, by Aleksander Lesser, oil, 1861

Funeral of the Five Victims

Aleksander Lesser

1861

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Museum in Kraków

Dominant colour

Overview

Funeral of the Five Victims is a 1861 oil by Aleksander Lesser, held at National Museum in Kraków.

Who painted this?
Aleksander Lesser
When & what style?
1861
Where can I see it?
National Museum in Kraków

About this work

This painting depicts a somber funeral scene, with a large crowd gathered around five coffins. The mourners are dressed in dark attire, and some are kneeling or standing with their heads bowed. In the background, a church and a few trees are visible, set against a blue sky with white clouds. The artist has used muted colors to convey the sense of sorrow and mourning. The overall atmosphere is one of reverence and respect for the deceased. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this painting, you might want to look up Aleksander Lesser.

About the artist

Portrait of Aleksander Lesser
Artist

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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