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Ruins of the castle in Czorsztyn, by January Suchodolski, oil, 1869

Ruins of the castle in Czorsztyn

January Suchodolski

1869

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw

Dominant colour

Overview

Ruins of the castle in Czorsztyn is a 1869 oil by January Suchodolski, depicting Castle, held at National Museum in Warsaw.

Who painted this?
January Suchodolski
When & what style?
1869
Where can I see it?
National Museum in Warsaw

About this work

This painting shows a castle on a rocky hill, with a river in front of it. The castle has tall walls and towers, and it looks old and worn down. In the background, there are mountains and trees. The sky is cloudy and gray. In the foreground, there are people on horses riding towards the castle. They seem to be traveling or exploring. The painting has a lot of detail, with different textures and colors used to show the castle, the river, and the surrounding landscape. The artist who painted this is January Suchodolski.

About the artist

Portrait of January Suchodolski
Artist

January Suchodolski

January Suchodolski (Polish: ; 19 September 1797 – 20 March 1875) was a Polish painter and Army officer, and a member of the Imperial Academy of Arts.

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