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French Postillion I, by Piotr Michałowski, oil, 1837

French Postillion I

Piotr Michałowski

1837

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Museum in Kraków

Dominant colour

Overview

French Postillion I is a 1837 oil by Piotr Michałowski, held at National Museum in Kraków.

Who painted this?
Piotr Michałowski
When & what style?
1837
Where can I see it?
National Museum in Kraków

About this work

This painting shows a man riding a horse. The man is wearing a black hat and a red scarf. He is pointing with his right hand. The horse is dark brown with a white stripe on its nose. The man's clothing and the horse's saddle suggest a specific time period. The painting's style is detailed and realistic. If you like this painting, you might also enjoy works by the artist Piotr Michałowski.

About the artist

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Artist

Piotr Michałowski

Piotr Michałowski (July 2, 1800 – June 9, 1855) was a Polish painter of the Romantic period, especially known for his many portraits, and oil studies of horses.

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