Artwork

Two peasant girls

Two peasant girls, by Włodzimierz Tetmajer, oil, 1902
Two peasant girls, by Włodzimierz Tetmajer, oil, 1902

Two peasant girls is an oil painting by Włodzimierz Tetmajer. It dates from 1902 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw.

About this work

Overview

Two peasant girls is a painting created by Włodzimierz Tetmajer around 1902 using oil paint on an unspecified surface.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts two young women in traditional rural clothing sitting together in a blurred landscape with trees and a house, capturing a moment of everyday life in a rural setting.

Technique & Style

Tetmajer's use of oil paint creates a textured, layered effect, with visible brushstrokes conveying a sense of movement and energy.

History & Provenance

The artist, Włodzimierz Tetmajer, was active in Poland during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and his works are held in the collections of the National Museum in Warsaw and Kraków.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Włodzimierz Tetmajer

Artist

Włodzimierz Tetmajer

Włodzimierz Tetmajer (December 31, 1861 in Harklowa – December 26, 1923 in Kraków) was a Polish painter with works in collections of the National Museum in Warsaw and Kraków.