Who painted Landscape in Janowiec?

Landscape in Janowiec was painted by Władysław Ślewiński in 1906.

Where can I see Landscape in Janowiec?

Landscape in Janowiec is held by National Museum in Warsaw.

What movement is Landscape in Janowiec?

Landscape in Janowiec is associated with Post-Impressionism.

Artwork

Landscape in Janowiec

Władysław Ślewiński , 1906

Landscape in Janowiec is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Władysław Ślewiński. It dates from 1906 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw.

About this work

Overview

Władysław Ślewiński’s *Landscape in Janowiec* is an oil painting executed in 1906. The work belongs to the post‑Impressionist phase of Polish art and reflects the artist’s affiliation with the Young Poland movement. It portrays a tranquil countryside scene and is part of the National Museum in Warsaw’s collection.

Subject & Meaning

The canvas presents a quiet rural vista in Janowiec, dominated by a white building—interpreted as a castle or church—set amid verdant foliage. Beyond the structure, gentle hills rise toward a body of water, all under a blue sky dotted with clouds, conveying a sense of calm and openness typical of early‑20th‑century landscape painting.

Technique & Style

Ślewiński employs oil on canvas to achieve layered depth and tactile surface. Visible brushwork and subtle glazing create variations in tone, while the handling of light on foliage and water suggests an interest in atmospheric effects. The composition balances solid forms with softer background elements, echoing post‑Impressionist concerns with color and texture.

History & Provenance

Created during a productive period for Ślewiński, the painting remained in private hands before being acquired by the National Museum in Warsaw, where it is currently displayed. Its provenance traces the artist’s career within the Young Poland circle, illustrating the movement’s engagement with national landscape motifs.

Artist & collection

Artist

Władysław Ślewiński

Władysław Ślewiński (1 June 1856 – 24 March 1918) was a Polish painter. He was one of Gauguin's students and a leading artist of the Young Poland movement.