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After the battle, by Feliks Sypniewski, oil, 1876

After the battle

Feliks Sypniewski

1876

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw

Dominant colour

Overview

After the battle is a 1876 oil by Feliks Sypniewski, depicting Magyar, held at National Museum in Warsaw.

Who painted this?
Feliks Sypniewski
When & what style?
1876
Where can I see it?
National Museum in Warsaw

About this work

This painting shows a group of men on horseback, some in armor, with one man on the ground. The scene is set in a landscape with hills and a cloudy sky. In the foreground, a man in armor lies on the ground, while another man in a red and gold robe rides a white horse. The men are dressed in various styles of armor and clothing, suggesting different social classes or roles. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and drama, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figures. Look up Feliks Sypniewski to learn more about the artist behind this work.

About the artist

Portrait of Feliks Sypniewski
Artist

Feliks Sypniewski

Feliks Sypniewski (1830–1903) was a Polish painter and artist who painted mostly historic battle scenes drawn from the borderlands of Poland and Germany, and his most favourite animal - horses.

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