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Boys Bathing, by Kazimierz Pochwalski, oil, 1889

Boys Bathing

Kazimierz Pochwalski

1889

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Museum in Kraków

Dominant colour

Overview

Boys Bathing is a 1889 oil by Kazimierz Pochwalski, held at National Museum in Kraków.

Who painted this?
Kazimierz Pochwalski
When & what style?
1889
Where can I see it?
National Museum in Kraków

About this work

This painting shows a group of five boys in a natural setting. They are all naked, with one boy standing in the water and the others sitting or lying on the grassy bank. The boys are surrounded by lush greenery, with trees and bushes in the background. The atmosphere is relaxed and playful, with the boys seemingly enjoying each other's company. The painting is rendered in oil paint, with vivid colors and textures that bring the scene to life. The artist has used chiaroscuro to create depth and contrast, with the boys' bodies and the surrounding foliage illuminated by a warm, golden light. The painting is a beautiful example of 19th-century art, and it's held at the National Museum in Kraków. If you're interested in learning more about the artist, you might want to look up Kazimierz Pochwalski.

About the artist

Portrait of Kazimierz Pochwalski
Artist

Kazimierz Pochwalski

Kazimierz Teofil Pochwalski (25 December 1855 – 7 November 1940) was a Polish painter known primarily for his portraits, although he produced works in a wide variety of genres.

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