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Study of a Turkish Sabre from the 17th C., by Stanisław Chlebowski, oil, 1869

Study of a Turkish Sabre from the 17th C.

Stanisław Chlebowski

1869

oil

panel

From the collection of National Museum in Kraków

Dominant colour

Overview

Study of a Turkish Sabre from the 17th C. is a 1869 oil by Stanisław Chlebowski, held at National Museum in Kraków.

Who painted this?
Stanisław Chlebowski
When & what style?
1869
Where can I see it?
National Museum in Kraków

About this work

This painting shows a close-up of a Turkish sabre from the 17th century. The sabre is made of metal and has a red handle. It's decorated with intricate designs and small blue stones. The background is dark, which makes the sabre stand out. The sabre is very detailed, with lots of small parts that show how it was made. You can see the texture of the metal and the way the stones are set into it. The painting is very realistic, which makes you feel like you could reach out and touch the sabre. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of artist Stanisław Chlebowski.

About the artist

Portrait of Stanisław Chlebowski
Artist

Stanisław Chlebowski

Stanisław Chlebowski (1835–1884) was a Polish painter. He was a renowned specialist in Oriental themes and history painting.

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