Who painted Władysław IV after the Battle of Smoleńsk?

Władysław IV after the Battle of Smoleńsk was painted by Izydor Jabłoński in 1880.

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Władysław IV after the Battle of Smoleńsk is held by National Museum in Kraków.

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Artwork

Władysław IV after the Battle of Smoleńsk

Izydor Jabłoński , 1880

Władysław IV after the Battle of Smoleńsk is an oil painting by Izydor Jabłoński. It dates from 1880 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Kraków.

About this work

Overview

Władysław IV after the Battle of Smoleńsk is a history painting created by Polish artist Izydor Jabłoński around 1880, now part of the National Museum in Kraków's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting portrays Władysław IV, King of Poland, in the aftermath of the Battle of Smoleńsk, depicting him on horseback, armed, and surrounded by attendants amidst a backdrop of buildings and a visible flag, conveying a scene of post-conflict command.

Technique & Style

Jabłoński employed oil paint with visible brushstrokes, creating a textured appearance. The palette predominantly features warm colors, accented with cool tones, distinguishing the king's brown and white attire from the varied, colorful dress of the surrounding figures.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1880 by Izydor Jabłoński, a professor at the Jan Matejko Academy of Fine Arts in Kraków, the painting is currently housed in the National Museum in Kraków.

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Artist

Izydor Jabłoński

Izydor Jabłoński (February 7, 1835 – November 13, 1905) was a Polish painter, professor at the Jan Matejko Academy of Fine Arts in Kraków, friend and biographer of Jan Matejko.