Old man with a fiddle
1896
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
1896
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
This painting shows an elderly man sitting at a table, holding a fiddle and bow. He wears a dark coat and a hat, with a white beard. Behind him, a guitar leans against the wall. The table holds a book, open to a page with handwritten notes. The room's background is a plain white wall. The man's attire and the musical instruments suggest a quiet, contemplative atmosphere. The open book on the table may indicate that the man is a musician or composer. Look up the artist Władysław Ciesielski to learn more about his work.
