Artwork
Hollyhocks – Polish Autumn
Hollyhocks – Polish Autumn is an unspecified painting by Jan Stanisławski. It dates from 1900 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Kraków.
About this work
Overview
Hollyhocks – Polish Autumn is a 1900 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 depicts a cluster of pink hollyhock flowers in the foreground, set against a backdrop of a tree with bare branches and a sunlit area, evoking a Polish autumnal scene.
Technique & Style
The flowers are rendered in a loose, expressive style with visible brushstrokes, creating a textured effect. The background is more subdued, with the tree and sunlight adding depth to the composition.
History & Provenance
Created in 1900, the painting is now held in the National Museum in Kraków. Stanisławski later became a full professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Kraków in 1906.
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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.
