Ploughing
1899
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
1899
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
This painting depicts a rural landscape with a horse-drawn plow in the foreground. The plow is being pulled by two horses, one brown and one white, while a man in a white coat and straw hat walks alongside. In the background, there are trees and a blue sky with clouds. The painting features a muted color palette with shades of green, brown, and gray. The brushstrokes are visible, giving the painting a textured appearance. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of serenity and tranquility. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, you might want to look up Władysław Bończa-Rutkowski.