Artwork
Black Tresses
Black Tresses is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Franciszek Żmurko. It dates from 1907 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Kraków.
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Overview
Black Tresses is a 1907 oil painting by Franciszek Żmurko, a Polish artist with a background in realism and post-impressionism.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a nude woman with long black hair, her back to the viewer, in a private moment. Her right arm is bent, resting on her hip, conveying a sense of quiet intimacy.
Technique & Style
Żmurko's use of bold brushstrokes emphasizes the texture and movement of the woman's hair, which is the painting's focal point. The dark background, with hints of red and brown, adds to the overall effect.
History & Provenance
Black Tresses is held in the National Museum in Kraków. Żmurko was trained in several European cities, including Kraków, Vienna, Munich, and St. Petersburg, before settling in Warsaw.
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Artist
Franciszek Żmurko (18 July 1859, Lviv – 9 October 1910, Warsaw) was a Polish realist painter.
