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Landscape – rivulet bank, by Jan Ścisło, oil, 1768

Landscape – rivulet bank

Jan Ścisło

1768

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw

Dominant colour

Overview

Landscape – rivulet bank is a 1768 oil by Jan Ścisło, a Rococo painting work, held at National Museum in Warsaw.

Who painted this?
Jan Ścisło
When & what style?
1768 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
National Museum in Warsaw

About this work

This painting shows a serene landscape with a riverbank. In the foreground, a woman in a red top and blue skirt stands on a wooden bridge, looking out at the water. A man in a brown hat and white shirt sits on the bank, holding a fishing rod. In the background, trees and bushes line the river, with a few figures walking along the bank. The sky is hazy, with a warm, golden light. The painting's use of warm colors and soft brushstrokes creates a peaceful atmosphere. The artist's attention to detail in the foliage and the figures' clothing adds depth to the scene. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of light and shadow, you might want to explore the technique of chiaroscuro.

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