Artwork

Feast at Wierzynek's

Feast at Wierzynek's, by Bronislaw Abramowicz, oil, 1888
Feast at Wierzynek's, by Bronislaw Abramowicz, oil, 1888

Feast at Wierzynek's is an oil painting by Bronislaw Abramowicz. It dates from 1888 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Kraków.

About this work

Overview

Feast at Wierzynek's is an 1888 oil painting by Bronisław Abramowicz, a Polish artist trained at multiple European art academies.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a lavish feast with numerous figures in elaborate attire, gathered around a laden table in an ornately decorated room, conveying a sense of joy and conviviality.

Technique & Style

Abramowicz's work is characterized by its narrative focus and attention to detail, as seen in the intricate patterns and designs adorning the room and the varied expressions and activities of the figures.

History & Provenance

The painting is now part of the National Museum in Kraków's collection, reflecting its significance within Polish cultural heritage.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Bronislaw Abramowicz

Artist

Bronislaw Abramowicz

Bronisław Abramowicz (1837–1912) was a Polish painter, born in Załuchów. In the years 1858-1861 he studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw. He continued to study painting in the academy of fine arts in Munich and…