Artwork
Hunting with greyhounds
Hunting with greyhounds is an oil painting by the Realist artist Jan Chełmiński. It dates from 1875 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw.
About this work
Overview
Jan Chełmiński's 1875 oil painting, Hunting with greyhounds, is a representative work of the Realism movement, characterized by its accurate and unidealized depiction of a contemporary scene.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts two mounted men, dressed in green and yellow coats, riding through a snowy landscape accompanied by two dogs, one a greyhound, suggesting a hunting scene where humans and animals collaborate.
Technique & Style
Executed in a realistic style, the work showcases Chełmiński's attention to detail, particularly in the rendering of the figures' clothing and the horses, contributing to the overall sense of authenticity.
History & Provenance
Created by Polish artist Jan Chełmiński, who also worked under the name Jan van Chelminski, the painting is now part of the National Museum in Warsaw's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jan Chełmiński, also known as Jan van Chelminski, born Jan Władysław Chełmiński (27 January 1851 – 1925), was a Polish painter.
