Artwork
Battle of Zboriv.
Battle of Zboriv. is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Jean-Pierre Norblin de La Gourdaine. It dates from 1790 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Kraków.
About this work
Overview
Battle of Zboriv is a painting created by Jean-Pierre Norblin de La Gourdaine in 1790. It is an oil-on-canvas work held in the National Museum in Kraków.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a chaotic cavalry charge, with soldiers in dark uniforms and helmets armed with swords and spears. A body of water and a distant town are visible in the background, set against a light blue sky with clouds.
Technique & Style
Norblin's use of oil paint combines dark and light colors, creating a sense of energy and movement. The work blends elements of the Rococo style with historical subject matter, reflecting the artist's influences from Antoine Watteau and his experience working for Poland's elite.
History & Provenance
Norblin, a French painter, created the work while living in Poland, where he spent over two decades. The painting is now part of the National Museum in Kraków's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jean-Pierre Norblin de La Gourdaine
Jean-Pierre Norblin de La Gourdaine (Polish: Jan Piotr Norblin; 15 July 1745 – 23 February 1830) was a French painter, draughtsman, engraver and caricaturist.
