Artwork
Meadow over the Warta river
Meadow over the Warta river is an oil painting by Michał Gorstkin-Wywiórski. It dates from 1905 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Kraków.
About this work
Overview
Meadow over the Warta River is a 1905 oil painting by Michał Gorstkin-Wywiórski, a Polish artist known for landscapes and maritime scenes.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene landscape featuring a meadow above the Warta river, with trees and a cloudy sky. The artist's attention to natural detail reflects his background as an amateur naturalist.
Technique & Style
Gorstkin-Wywiórski's use of oil paint creates a sense of depth and texture, with visible brushstrokes conveying movement and energy.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the National Museum in Kraków's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Michał Paweł Gorstkin-Wywiórski (14 March 1861, Warsaw - 30 May 1926, Berlin) was a Polish painter; primarily of landscapes and maritime scenes. Because of this, he was also an amateur naturalist and maritime historian.
