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Prince Joseph Poniatowski Entering Krakow on 15 July 1809, by Michał Stachowicz, oil, 1821

Prince Joseph Poniatowski Entering Krakow on 15 July 1809

Michał Stachowicz

1821

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Museum in Kraków

Dominant colour

Overview

Prince Joseph Poniatowski Entering Krakow on 15 July 1809 is a 1821 oil by Michał Stachowicz, held at National Museum in Kraków.

Who painted this?
Michał Stachowicz
When & what style?
1821
Where can I see it?
National Museum in Kraków

About this work

This painting shows a lively scene of a city street. In the center, a man on a white horse is surrounded by a crowd of people. The man is dressed in dark clothing and a hat, and he's holding a sword. The crowd is made up of men, women, and children, all dressed in old-fashioned clothing. Some people are standing on the street, while others are sitting or standing on the sidewalk. In the background, there are tall buildings with many windows. The sky is blue with some clouds. The painting is done in a realistic style, with lots of details and textures. The colors are muted, with shades of brown, gray, and blue. The painting is held at the National Museum in Kraków.

About the artist

Portrait of Michał Stachowicz
Artist

Michał Stachowicz

Michał Stachowicz (14 August 1768, in Kraków – 26 March 1825, in Kraków) was a Polish painter and graphic artist in the Romantic style.

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