Artwork
Miner's Funeral
Miner's Funeral is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Piotr Stachiewicz. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Kraków.
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Overview
Miner's Funeral is a 1896 oil painting by Piotr Stachiewicz, a Polish artist known for his work in painting and illustration.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a somber funeral procession in a forest, conveying a sense of community and labor in late 19th-century Poland through its portrayal of mourners gathered around a miner's coffin.
Technique & Style
Stachiewicz employed chiaroscuro to create a solemn atmosphere, contrasting light and dark to add depth and emotion to the scene, characteristic of the post-impressionist movement.
History & Provenance
The work is part of the National Museum in Kraków's collection, reflecting its significance in Polish cultural heritage.
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Artist
Piotr Stachiewicz (29 October 1858, Nowosiółki Gościnne, (now Ukraine) - 14 April 1938, Kraków) was a Polish painter and illustrator.
