1837
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Museum in Kraków
Peasant Women is a 1837 oil by Piotr Michałowski, held at National Museum in Kraków.
This painting features two women, their faces the main focus. The woman on the left wears a red headscarf and a dark jacket, while the woman on the right sports a white headscarf and a white shawl. The background is dark, which makes the women stand out. The painting is done in oil paint, and the style is realistic. The artist has paid close attention to the details of the women's faces and clothing. The overall mood of the painting is somber, with the dark background and the serious expressions on the women's faces. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to look up 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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