Artwork
Funeral of the Five Victims of the Manifestation of 1861 in Warsaw
Funeral of the Five Victims of the Manifestation of 1861 in Warsaw is an oil painting by the Realist artist Henryk Pillati. It dates from 1865 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Kraków. This oil painting, created in 1865, is a historical depiction of a funeral procession in Warsaw.
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Overview
This oil painting, created in 1865, is a historical depiction of a funeral procession in Warsaw. It is the work of Henryk Pillati, a Polish artist known for his illustrations, caricatures, and history paintings.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a somber funeral procession in front of a church, with a large crowd dressed in dark clothing and some carrying coffins. It commemorates the victims of a 1861 manifestation in Warsaw.
Technique & Style
The artist employed chiaroscuro to create depth and volume, dominating the scene with a somber palette of black, gray, and brown shades. Although Pillati worked in a Classical style, this painting is associated with the Realism movement.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held in the collection of the National Museum in Kraków.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Henryk Pillati (19 January 1832 – 16 April 1894) was a Polish illustrator, caricaturist and history painter, in the Classical style.
