1861
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
Patriotic manifestation at the square of the Old Town in 1861 is a 1861 oil by Aleksander Lesser, depicting Crowd, held at National Museum in Warsaw.
This painting depicts a large crowd gathered in a square, surrounded by buildings. The scene is set at night, with the crowd illuminated by the light of torches and lanterns. The atmosphere appears tense, with some individuals holding their arms up in the air. In the foreground, a group of people are standing together, their faces visible in the light. Behind them, the crowd stretches out into the distance, with some individuals standing on the rooftops of the surrounding buildings. The overall mood of the painting is one of urgency and determination. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and drama, drawing the viewer's eye into the heart of 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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