Artwork
Funeral in the countryside
Funeral in the countryside is an oil painting by the Realist artist Stanisław Witkiewicz. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw.
About this work
Overview
Funeral in the Countryside is an 1890 oil painting by Stanisław Witkiewicz, a key figure in Polish art and theory, associated with the Zakopane Style and the Realist movement.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays a somber rural funeral scene, capturing the solemnity of a traditional countryside burial, reflecting the artist's interest in depicting everyday life with realism.
Technique & Style
Characteristic of the Zakopane Style and Realism, the work likely features detailed, realistic representations of the natural and human elements in the scene, though specific technical details of the painting are not provided.
History & Provenance
Created in 1890, the painting is part of the permanent collection at the National Museum in Warsaw, indicating its significance within Polish cultural heritage.
Artist & collection
Artist
Stanisław Witkiewicz (Lithuanian: Stanislovas Vitkevičius; 8 May 1851 – 5 September 1915) was a Polish painter, art theoretician, and amateur architect, known for his creation of "Zakopane Style".
