Artwork
A Highlander's Funeral
A Highlander's Funeral is an oil painting by the Realist artist Aleksander Kotsis. It dates from 1860 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Kraków.
About this work
Overview
A Highlander's Funeral is a painting created by Aleksander Kotsis in 1860, using oil paint to capture a poignant scene.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a funeral procession in a highland setting, with mourners gathered around a stretcher, dressed in traditional attire, conveying a sense of community and reverence.
Technique & Style
Executed in a Realist style, the work blends elements of Romanticism, reflecting Kotsis's characteristic approach to genre scenes and regional customs.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the National Museum in Kraków's collection, exemplifying Kotsis's focus on everyday life and regional traditions.
Artist & collection
Artist
Aleksander Kotsis (30 May 1836 – 7 August 1877) was a Polish painter. He created landscapes, portraits, and genre scenes in a combination Romantic and Realistic style. Most of his paintings are small. He was born and died in Kraków.
