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Wedding at Salwator, by Seweryn Bieszczad, oil, 1897

Wedding at Salwator

Seweryn Bieszczad

1897

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Museum in Kraków

Dominant colour

Overview

Wedding at Salwator is a 1897 oil by Seweryn Bieszczad, held at National Museum in Kraków.

Who painted this?
Seweryn Bieszczad
When & what style?
1897
Where can I see it?
National Museum in Kraków

About this work

This painting shows a lively scene of a wedding celebration in a village. People of all ages are gathered in the street, dressed in traditional clothing. The men wear suits and hats, while the women wear long dresses and headscarves. In the background, there are trees and buildings, including a church steeple. The artist has used a range of colors to capture the warmth and joy of the occasion. The overall mood is one of happiness and celebration. The painting appears to be a snapshot of a moment in time, frozen forever. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the technique of impasto.

About the artist

Portrait of Seweryn Bieszczad
Artist

Seweryn Bieszczad

Seweryn Bieszczad (18 November 1852 – 17 June 1923) was a Polish painter. He was noted for his sense of realism and use of watercolor in painting primarily landscapes. He was born in Jasło on 18 November 1852 into a…

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