Artwork
Girl at a pond
Girl at a pond is an oil painting by Walery Brochocki. It dates from 1895 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw.
About this work
Overview
Walery Brochocki’s oil on canvas, dated around 1895, depicts a tranquil outdoor scene centered on a young girl beside a still pond. The work is part of the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw, where it is displayed among other 19th‑century Polish paintings.
Subject & Meaning
The composition presents a solitary figure in a white blouse and dark skirt, her red headscarf contrasting with the surrounding foliage. She holds a basket and gazes into the water, suggesting a moment of quiet contemplation or a simple domestic activity within a natural setting.
Technique & Style
Brochocki employs a soft, naturalistic palette, rendering the pond’s surface with gentle reflections of trees and sky. The brushwork balances detail—such as the texture of the grass and the girl’s clothing—with broader, atmospheric washes that convey the warm, filtered sunlight.
History & Provenance
Created in the late nineteenth century, the painting entered the National Museum in Warsaw’s holdings, where it remains. Its acquisition reflects the museum’s focus on representing Polish landscape and genre painting from the period.
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