In a tavern
1856
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
1856
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
This painting depicts a scene inside a tavern, with a man standing in the center. He is dressed in a long, tan coat with a fur-lined collar and a red sash around his waist. To his left, another man sits at a bar, facing away from the viewer. The atmosphere of the tavern is dimly lit, with the only visible light source coming from the left side of the painting. The walls of the tavern are made of wood, and there are shelves behind the bar with various items on display. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figure. For more information on this technique, look up chiaroscuro.
