Artwork
Kościuszko's Oath
Kościuszko's Oath is an oil painting by Michał Stachowicz. It dates from 1806 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Kraków.
About this work
Overview
Kościuszko's Oath is an oil painting created by Michał Stachowicz around 1806. It is a representative work of the Romantic style in Polish art.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a scene of a man on horseback taking an oath in a town square, surrounded by a crowd holding flags and weapons, set against a large building with a tall tower.
Technique & Style
Stachowicz used oil paint to achieve a detailed representation of the scene, characteristic of the Romantic style.
History & Provenance
The painting is held in the collection of the National Museum in Kraków, where Stachowicz was born and active.
Artist & collection
Artist
Michał Stachowicz (14 August 1768, in Kraków – 26 March 1825, in Kraków) was a Polish painter and graphic artist in the Romantic style.
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