Village at night – a comet
1890
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
1890
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
The painting shows a village at night, with a large thatched roof building in the center. There are people standing in front of the building, and a fence runs along the bottom of the painting. The sky is dark, with a comet visible in the distance. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the architecture and the people. The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and contrast in the painting. The painting is held at the National Museum in Warsaw. If you're interested in learning more about the use of chiaroscuro in art, you could look up the technique next.
