Artwork

View of the Garden

View of the Garden, by Jacek Malczewski, tempera, 1900
View of the Garden, by Jacek Malczewski, tempera, 1900

View of the Garden is a tempera painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Jacek Malczewski. It dates from 1900 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Kraków.

About this work

Overview

View of the Garden, created by Jacek Malczewski in 1900, is a tempera painting characterized by a serene outdoor scene. It is part of the National Museum in Kraków's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a peaceful domestic garden with a bench, trees, bushes, and a house in the background, evoking a sense of tranquility and calmness.

Technique & Style

Malczewski's use of tempera results in a soft, muted color palette, contributing to the overall serene atmosphere of the work.

History & Provenance

Painted in 1900 by Jacek Malczewski, a key figure in the Young Poland movement, the work is now held in the National Museum in Kraków.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Jacek Malczewski

Artist

Jacek Malczewski

Jacek Malczewski (Polish: ; 15 July 1854 – 8 October 1929) was a Polish symbolist painter who was one of the central figures of the patriotic Young Poland movement.