Genre scene – Premonition of the night
1884
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
1884
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
Dominant colour
Genre scene – Premonition of the night is a 1884 oil by Julian Maszyński, held at National Museum in Warsaw.
This painting depicts a woman in a white dress standing beside a bed, where a baby lies sleeping. The room is dimly lit, with a window in the background that lets in a sliver of light. The woman's face is turned away from the viewer, and her hand rests on the bed beside the baby. The scene is set in a quiet, intimate space, with the woman's presence seeming to fill the room. The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, drawing the viewer's eye to the woman and the baby. To learn more about the use of chiaroscuro in art, look up the technique.
