At home was painted by Apollinary Goravsky in 1860.

Where can I see At home?

At home is held by Tretyakov Gallery.

What movement is At home?

At home is associated with Realism.

Artwork

At home

Apollinary Goravsky , 1860

At home is an oil painting by the Realist artist Apollinary Goravsky. It dates from 1860 and is held in the collection of the Tretyakov Gallery.

About this work

Overview

At home is an 1860 oil painting by Apollinary Goravsky, a Belarusian-born Polish artist associated with the Realism movement, then active in St. Petersburg.

Subject & Meaning

Contrary to its title suggesting a domestic scene, 'At home' actually depicts a serene, possibly contemplative, outdoor landscape of Bradziec, characterized by a figure seated in a dimly lit room overlooking the scene through a window.

Technique & Style

Goravsky employed chiaroscuro to create depth and dimensionality, with pronounced contrasts between light and dark enhancing the mood. Bold, expressive brushstrokes imbue the work with a sense of energy.

History & Provenance

Created in 1860, 'At home' is part of the Tretyakov Gallery's collection, where it remains publicly accessible.

Artist & collection

Artist

Apollinary Goravsky

Apolinary Horawski (also spelled Gorawski; Belarusian: Апалінарый Гіляравіч Гараўскі; Russian: Аполлинарий Гиляриевич Горавский; 23 January 1833 – 28 March 1900) was a Belarusian-born Polish painter active mainly in St. Petersburg.