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Camellias in a Bowl, by Józef Pankiewicz, oil, 1896

Camellias in a Bowl

Józef Pankiewicz

1896

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Museum in Kraków

Dominant colour

Overview

Camellias in a Bowl is a 1896 oil by Józef Pankiewicz, a Impressionism work, held at National Museum in Kraków.

Who painted this?
Józef Pankiewicz
When & what style?
1896 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Museum in Kraków

About this work

This painting shows a bowl filled with camellias. The flowers are pink and red, with green leaves. The bowl is white and sits on a table or other surface. The background is dark, with brushstrokes of color. The flowers are arranged in a loose, natural way, as if they were just picked and placed in the bowl. The colors are muted, with the pink and red of the flowers standing out against the darker background. The painting is done in a style that emphasizes the textures of the flowers and the bowl. The brushstrokes are visible, giving the painting a sense of energy and movement. You might also like to explore the work of artist Józef Pankiewicz.

About the artist

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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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