Artwork

The Dnieper River in Blue

The Dnieper River in Blue, by Jan Stanisławski, unspecified, 1904
The Dnieper River in Blue, by Jan Stanisławski, unspecified, 1904

The Dnieper River in Blue is an unspecified painting by the Impressionist artist Jan Stanisławski. It dates from 1904 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Kraków.

About this work

Overview

The Dnieper River in Blue is a 1904 painting by Jan Stanisławski, a Polish artist associated with the impressionist movement.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts the Dnieper River, rendered in a predominantly blue color scheme, capturing a moment in time with an emphasis on light and atmosphere.

Technique & Style

The work is characterized by its impressionist style, marked by a focus on fleeting impressions of light and color.

History & Provenance

The painting is now part of the National Museum in Kraków's collection. Stanisławski, its creator, went on to become a full professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Kraków in 1906.

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.