Artwork
Study of trees
Study of trees is an oil painting by Stanisław Filibert Fleury. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw.
About this work
Overview
Created around 1896, this oil work by Stanisław Filibert Fleury portrays a cluster of slender trees under a muted sky. The composition is held in the National Museum in Warsaw, where it remains part of the museum’s collection of late‑19th‑century Polish painting.
Subject & Meaning
The canvas presents a quiet woodland scene, with tall trunks bearing yellowed foliage. The trees are arranged densely in the foreground, gradually receding into softer forms that merge with the overcast atmosphere, evoking a sense of calm and contemplation.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil, the artist employs a restrained palette of browns, yellows, and grays. Brushwork varies from more defined strokes in the near trees to looser, blended applications in the distance, creating depth through tonal modulation and atmospheric perspective.
History & Provenance
Since its creation, the painting has been part of the National Museum’s holdings in Warsaw. Documentation places its acquisition in the early 20th century, though earlier ownership details are not recorded.
Artist & collection
Artist
Stanisław Filibert Fleury (1858–1915) was an artist, born in Vilnius.
