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Backyard, by Józef Brandt, oil, 1900

Backyard

Józef Brandt

1900

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw

Dominant colour

Overview

Backyard is a 1900 oil by Józef Brandt, a Impressionism work, held at National Museum in Warsaw.

Who painted this?
Józef Brandt
When & what style?
1900 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Museum in Warsaw

About this work

The painting depicts a scene of a backyard, with a horse standing in the center. The horse is brown and appears to be saddled, with a rider standing beside it. In the background, there are several people gathered around a table, with what appears to be food and drink laid out before them. The scene is set in a courtyard or enclosed area, with a building visible in the background. The atmosphere appears to be one of leisure and relaxation, with the people gathered around the table seemingly enjoying each other's company. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail and texture. The colors are muted, with earth tones dominating the palette. Overall, the painting presents a serene and peaceful scene, inviting the viewer to step into the tranquil world depicted. Next, explore the works of artist Józef Brandt.

About the artist

Portrait of Józef Brandt
Artist

Józef Brandt

Józef Brandt (1841–1915) was a Polish painter best known for his paintings of battles in Polish history, often featuring horses.

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