1890
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Museum in Kraków
Ploughing (Sketch) is a 1890 oil by Jacek Malczewski, a Realism work, held at National Museum in Kraków.
This painting shows a sketch of horses ploughing a field. The horses are depicted in dark colors, with loose brushstrokes that give the impression of movement. The background is a warm, earthy tone. The painting's abstract style and loose brushstrokes create a sense of energy and dynamism. The use of dark colors for the horses adds a sense of depth and contrast to the piece. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
Jacek Malczewski (Polish: ; 15 July 1854 – 8 October 1929) was a Polish symbolist painter who was one of the central figures of the patriotic Young Poland movement.
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