1898
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Museum in Kraków
Cab in the Rain is a 1898 oil by Józef Pankiewicz, a Impressionism work, held at National Museum in Kraków.
This painting depicts a city street at night, with a horse-drawn carriage in the center. The street is wet and reflects the light from street lamps. The carriage is dark, but its presence is clear from the horse's head and the driver's silhouette. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a dramatic effect, with strong contrasts between light and dark. The brushstrokes are visible, adding texture to the scene. The overall mood is one of quiet activity, with the carriage moving through the rainy night. If you're interested in seeing more works that use chiaroscuro, look up the artist Józef Pankiewicz.
Józef Pankiewicz (29 November 1866 – 4 July 1940) was a Polish impressionist painter, graphic artist and teacher. He spent much of his career in France.
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