Artwork

Bielany at Dusk

Bielany at Dusk, by Jan Stanisławski, unspecified, 1905
Bielany at Dusk, by Jan Stanisławski, unspecified, 1905

Bielany at Dusk is an unspecified painting by Jan Stanisławski. It dates from 1905 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Kraków.

About this work

Overview

Bielany at Dusk is a 1905 painting by Jan Stanisławski, a Polish modernist painter and educator. The work is part of the National Museum in Kraków's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting captures a serene landscape at dusk in the Bielany district, featuring a large body of water and a hill. The scene conveys a sense of calmness and peacefulness, with the artist's use of color and light drawing attention to the atmosphere.

Technique & Style

Stanisławski's brushstrokes are subtle, effectively conveying the texture of the trees and water. The sky's hues of orange and yellow reflect off the water's surface, adding depth to the scene with distant trees and buildings.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Jan Stanisławski

Artist

Jan Stanisławski

Jan Grzegorz Stanisławski (24 June 1860 – 6 January 1907) was a Polish modernist painter, art educator, and founder and member of various innovative art groups and literary societies.