Artwork

Chrysanthemums

Chrysanthemums, by Józef Pankiewicz, oil, 1910
Chrysanthemums, by Józef Pankiewicz, oil, 1910

Chrysanthemums is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Józef Pankiewicz. It dates from 1910 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw.

About this work

Overview

Chrysanthemums is a 1910 oil painting by Józef Pankiewicz, a Polish artist active in France. It is a still life held in the National Museum in Warsaw.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a vase of chrysanthemums on a table, with flowers in shades of yellow, pink, and white arranged loosely in a white, florally decorated vase, set against a warm beige background.

Technique & Style

Pankiewicz's use of visible brushstrokes gives the painting a textured appearance. The work exemplifies post-impressionist style and employs chiaroscuro, using strong light and dark contrasts to create a sense of depth and volume.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Józef Pankiewicz

Artist

Józef Pankiewicz

Józef Pankiewicz (29 November 1866 – 4 July 1940) was a Polish impressionist painter, graphic artist and teacher. He spent much of his career in France.