Polonia Polonia (Poland), 1863. Oil on canvas, 156 ?? 232 cm, National Museum, Krak??w. Pictured is the aftermath of the failed January 1863 Uprising; one of the most patriotic and symbolic paintings by Matejko. Captives await exile to Siberia. Russian officers and soldiers supervise a blacksmith placing shackles on a woman (Polonia). The blonde next to her may represent Lithuania. new21/Jan Matejko-883878.jpgPainting ID:: 59778
(15 July 1854 in Radom - 8 October 1929 in Krakow) was one of the most famous painters of Polish Symbolism. In his creativity he successfully joins the predominant style of his times with motifs of Polish martyrdom.
Polonia 1914;
Characteristics: oil on cardboard, 145 x 98,5 cm.
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