Artwork

Landscape with a Brushwood Fence

Landscape with a Brushwood Fence, by Witold Pruszkowski, oil, 1881
Landscape with a Brushwood Fence, by Witold Pruszkowski, oil, 1881

Landscape with a Brushwood Fence is an oil painting by Witold Pruszkowski. It dates from 1881 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Kraków.

About this work

Overview

Landscape with a Brushwood Fence is a painting created by Witold Pruszkowski around 1881. It is an oil-on-canvas work held in the National Museum in Kraków.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene landscape with a brushwood fence in the foreground, stretching across the width of the canvas. The background features trees and a cloudy sky, evoking a sense of calmness.

Technique & Style

Pruszkowski's use of oil paint is characterized by visible brushstrokes and a muted color palette dominated by shades of green, brown, and gray. The artist's style is associated with the Symbolist movement.

History & Provenance

Witold Pruszkowski, born in 1846 in Bershad, was a Polish painter and graphic artist who worked across various mediums until his death in 1896 in Budapest.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Witold Pruszkowski

Artist

Witold Pruszkowski

Witold Pruszkowski Polish pronunciation: (14 January 1846, Bershad - 10 October 1896, Budapest) was a Polish painter and graphic artist in the Symbolist style.