Artwork
Evening
Evening is an oil painting by Jan Stanisławski. It dates from 1905 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Kraków.
About this work
Overview
Evening is a 1905 oil painting by Jan Stanisławski, a Polish artist and educator. It is part of the National Museum in Kraków's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting presents a serene landscape with a grassy field, trees, and a soft pink and gray sky, evoking a tranquil evening atmosphere. The composition invites the viewer into a peaceful world.
Technique & Style
Stanisławski's use of oil paint captures the gentle hues of the evening sky and the depth of the landscape, reflecting his engagement with modernist trends.
History & Provenance
Created in 1905, the painting is a product of Stanisławski's early 20th-century work. He later became a professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Kraków in 1906.
Artist & collection
Artist
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.
