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On the Dniester River

Józef Brandt

1875

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Museum in Kraków

Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

On the Dniester River is a 1875 oil by Józef Brandt, held at National Museum in Kraków.

Who painted this?: Józef Brandt
When & what style?: 1875
Where can I see it?: National Museum in Kraków

About this work

This painting depicts a group of horsemen riding along a riverbank, with a small village in the background. The scene is set against a backdrop of rolling hills and a cloudy sky. The horsemen are dressed in traditional attire, with one of them holding a flag. The village in the background appears to be a small, rural settlement, with several buildings and a church steeple visible. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, drawing the viewer's eye to the horsemen and the river.