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Mountain landscape, by Władysław Ślewiński, oil, 1903

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Overview

Mountain landscape is a 1903 oil by Władysław Ślewiński, a Post-Impressionism work, held at National Museum in Warsaw.

Who painted this?
Władysław Ślewiński
When & what style?
1903 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Museum in Warsaw

About this work

This painting depicts a serene mountain landscape. The scene is dominated by a large mountain in the background, with a river flowing through the foreground. The artist has used oil paint to create a sense of depth and texture, with visible brushstrokes adding to the overall effect. The painting's color palette is muted, with shades of green and brown dominating the scene. The artist has used chiaroscuro to create a sense of contrast between light and dark, adding depth and dimension to the painting. The painting's tranquil atmosphere invites the viewer to step into the serene world of the mountain landscape. For more on the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the technique.

About the artist

Portrait of Władysław Ślewiński
Artist

Władysław Ślewiński

Władysław Ślewiński (1 June 1856 – 24 March 1918) was a Polish painter. He was one of Gauguin's students and a leading artist of the Young Poland movement.

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