1896
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Museum in Kraków
Dominant colour
Czarny Staw (The Blake Lake) – Blizzard is a 1896 oil by Stanisław Witkiewicz, a Impressionism work, held at National Museum in Kraków.
This painting shows a rugged, rocky cliff covered in snow, overlooking a dark, choppy lake. The sky above is cloudy and grey. In the foreground, the lake's surface is rough and dark, reflecting the grey sky. The cliff's snow-covered surface is dotted with patches of brown rock, adding texture and depth to the scene. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of drama and contrast, highlighting the rugged beauty of the landscape. To learn more about the artist's use of light and shadow, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
Stanisław Witkiewicz (Lithuanian: Stanislovas Vitkevičius; 8 May 1851 – 5 September 1915) was a Polish painter, art theoretician, and amateur architect, known for his creation of "Zakopane Style".
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