Artwork
Great procession
Great procession is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Seweryn Bieszczad. It dates from 1892 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw.
About this work
Overview
Great Procession is a painting created by Seweryn Bieszczad in 1892 using oil paint. It is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a lively procession of people in a field, dressed in old-fashioned clothing and carrying colorful flags and banners. A tall tower with a rooster on top and surrounding houses are visible in the background, providing context for the scene.
Technique & Style
Bieszczad's work is characterized by realistic landscapes, and although this painting is in oil, he was known for his watercolor technique. His style was influenced by his studies at the School of Fine Arts in Kraków and the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich.
History & Provenance
Seweryn Bieszczad studied under Władysław Łuszczkiewicz and Jan Matejko in Kraków, and later refined his skills in Munich. The painting was created during the post-Impressionist period.
Artist & collection
Artist
Seweryn Bieszczad (18 November 1852 – 17 June 1923) was a Polish painter. He was noted for his sense of realism and use of watercolor in painting primarily landscapes. He was born in Jasło on 18 November 1852 into a…
