Artwork
Little foot of Queen Jadwiga
Little foot of Queen Jadwiga is an oil painting by the Realist artist Aleksander Kotsis. It dates from 1859 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw.
About this work
Overview
The 'Little foot of Queen Jadwiga' is a 19th-century oil painting by Polish artist Aleksander Kotsis, created in 1859.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a crowned woman in ornate red and gold robes with a child beside her, suggesting a scene of significance and veneration. The woman's foot rests on a stone pedestal, while the child gazes up at her, surrounded by onlookers.
Technique & Style
Kotsis's work is characterized by a blend of Romantic and Realist influences. The 'Little foot of Queen Jadwiga' is rendered in a straightforward style, typical of Realist painting, with attention to detail and a somber color palette.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the National Museum in Warsaw's collection. Created during the Realist period, it reflects the artistic tendencies of the time.
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.
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Tomyris ordering to immerse the head of Cyrus in a bowl of blood (Herodotus, Histories, I, 214)
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Joseph Claims Benjamin as his Slave
Lust for Gold
Don Quixote and Dorothea (from Cervantes' novel)
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Cordelia Parting from her Sisters
Gypsies
Baptism of Lithuania, from the series “History of Civilization in Poland”
After Mass
Queen Jadwiga and Dymitr of Goraj