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Wacław's farewell to Maria, by Józef Simmler, oil, 1848

Wacław's farewell to Maria

Józef Simmler

1848

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw

Dominant colour

Overview

Wacław's farewell to Maria is a 1848 oil by Józef Simmler, a Realism work, held at National Museum in Warsaw.

Who painted this?
Józef Simmler
When & what style?
1848 · Realism
Where can I see it?
National Museum in Warsaw

About this work

This painting depicts a man and a woman embracing in a courtyard. The man is dressed in a red tunic and a helmet with a feather, while the woman wears a dark dress. In the background, a group of people are gathered, and a building with a columned porch is visible. The man appears to be preparing to leave, as he is wearing armor and has a sword at his side. The woman is holding onto him, suggesting that they are saying goodbye. The scene is set against a backdrop of a cloudy sky. This painting is held at the National Museum in Warsaw.

About the artist

Portrait of Józef Simmler
Artist

Józef Simmler

Józef Simmler (March 14, 1823, in Warsaw – March 1, 1868, in Warsaw) was a Polish painter known for his classical style and his Polish subjects.

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