Artwork
Parapet of balcony with flower pots
Parapet of balcony with flower pots is an oil painting by Jan Rembowski. It dates from 1911 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw.
About this work
Overview
Parapet of balcony with flower pots is an oil painting created by Jan Rembowski around 1911. It is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a balcony with a low parapet and two flower pots, one containing a plant with long, thin leaves, the other empty, set against a blue sky with clouds. The scene embodies the natural motifs and delicate forms associated with Art Nouveau.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the work features muted colors, including shades of blue, pink, and brown, applied with loose and expressive brushstrokes. Rembowski's style reflects the decorative and organic qualities characteristic of Art Nouveau.
History & Provenance
Jan Rembowski, a Polish Symbolist artist associated with the Art Nouveau movement, worked primarily in painting, pastels, and sculpture. The painting is now part of the National Museum in Warsaw's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jan Rembowski (12 January 1879 in Warsaw – 26 January 1923 in Warsaw) was a Polish Symbolist painter, pastelist and sculptor. He was also associated with Art Nouveau.
