Władysław IV after the Battle of Smoleńsk
1880
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Kraków
1880
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Kraków
The painting depicts a scene with a man on horseback, wearing a hat and holding a sword, surrounded by several other men. The man on horseback is dressed in a brown and white outfit, while the other men are wearing various colors, including red, blue, and green. In the background, there are buildings and a flag visible. The painting features a mix of warm and cool colors, with the warm colors dominating the scene. The brushstrokes are visible, giving the painting a textured look. To learn more about the artist's use of color and texture, look up the artist Izydor Jabłoński.