Artwork

Window with flower pots

Window with flower pots, by Jan Rembowski, oil, 1911
Window with flower pots, by Jan Rembowski, oil, 1911

Window 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

Window with Flower Pots is an oil painting created around 1911 by Jan Rembowski, a Polish artist associated with Symbolism and Art Nouveau. The work features a window with two panes, each holding a potted plant, executed in a loose, expressive style with visible brushstrokes, emphasizing light and color play.

Subject & Meaning

The painting’s subject—a window adorned with flower pots—reflects the decorative and organic motifs characteristic of Symbolism and Art Nouveau. The composition conveys a sense of quiet contemplation.

Technique & Style

Rembowski employed oil paint to achieve a expressive, loose rendering. The window frame is depicted in shades of yellow and brown, while the plants are shown in pink and green. The emphasis on light effects and visible brushstrokes underscores the artist’s stylistic approach.

History & Provenance

Jan Rembowski, active in Warsaw, created this work during his association with Symbolist and Art Nouveau movements. The painting is now part of the National Museum in Warsaw’s collection.

Context

As a Warsaw-based artist, Rembowski’s work, including *Window with Flower Pots*, was influenced by the prevailing artistic movements of his time, reflecting the blend of Symbolist introspection and Art Nouveau’s organic forms.

Legacy

While specific legacy details of *Window with Flower Pots* are not highlighted, the piece contributes to the broader understanding of Polish Symbolism and Art Nouveau, showcasing Rembowski’s contribution to these movements.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Jan Rembowski

Artist

Jan Rembowski

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.