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The Day of Peace, by Marian Kratochwil, watercolor, 1950

The Day of Peace

Marian Kratochwil

1950

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

The Day of Peace is a 1950 watercolor by Marian Kratochwil, a Contemporary Abstract work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Marian Kratochwil
When & what style?
1950 · Contemporary Abstract
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a cityscape with a large building in the center, possibly a church or cathedral. The building has a tall dome and is surrounded by other structures, with some trees and greenery in the foreground. The painting is done in watercolor and has a soft, dreamy quality to it. The colors are muted, with shades of blue and gray dominating the palette. The overall effect is one of serenity and calmness. The Day of Peace is a beautiful example of Marian Kratochwil's work, and it's worth looking up more of his paintings to see his unique style and technique.

The story of this work

Overview

A watercolor painting by Marian Kratochwil from 1950 portrays St. Paul's Cathedral and is signed, dated, and inscribed with titles.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

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