1853
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
Wounded uhlan by the wayside shrine is a 1853 oil by Henryk Pillati, a Realism work, held at National Museum in Warsaw.
This painting depicts a wounded soldier, likely a uhlan, lying on the ground next to a white horse. The soldier is dressed in a black and red uniform and appears to be reaching up towards a small shrine. The shrine is a simple stone structure with a cross on top and a small opening. In the background, there are mountains and a cloudy sky. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of solemnity and reverence. The use of muted colors and the focus on the soldier's gesture towards the shrine create a sense of quiet contemplation. The artist's use of chiaroscuro adds depth and dimension to the painting, highlighting the textures of the stone and the fabric of the soldier's uniform. This painting is part of the collection at the National Museum in Warsaw.
Henryk Pillati (19 January 1832 – 16 April 1894) was a Polish illustrator, caricaturist and history painter, in the Classical style.
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