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Karton do polichromii Kościoła Mariackiego - Postać anioła grającego na flecie, by Jan Matejko, unspecified, 1895

Karton do polichromii Kościoła Mariackiego - Postać anioła grającego na flecie

Jan Matejko

1895

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum in Kraków

Dominant colour

Overview

Karton do polichromii Kościoła Mariackiego - Postać anioła grającego na flecie is a 1895 unspecified by Jan Matejko, a Realism work, held at National Museum in Kraków.

Who painted this?
Jan Matejko
When & what style?
1895 · Realism
Where can I see it?
National Museum in Kraków

About this work

This painting features a sketch of an angel playing a flute, with large wings spread out to the sides. The angel is dressed in a flowing robe and has short hair. The sketch is drawn in black ink on a light brown background. The angel's facial expression is calm and serene, with a slight smile on its face. The flute is held up to the angel's lips, and its wings are spread out in a gentle, curved motion. The overall effect of the sketch is one of peacefulness and tranquility. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to check out the work of artist Jan Matejko.

About the artist

Portrait of Jan Matejko
Artist

Jan Matejko

Jan Alojzy Matejko (Polish pronunciation: ; also known as Jan Mateyko; 24 June 1838 – 1 November 1893) was a Polish painter, a leading 19th-century exponent of history painting, known for depicting nodal events from Polish history.

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