Plowing in the Ukraine

Leon Jan Wyczółkowski was one of the leading painters of the Young Poland movement, as well as the principal representative of Polish Realism in art between the World Wars. 

Initially, his compositions were romantic and historical in subject matter. The voyage he took to Paris in 1889 proved especially important to Wyczółkowski, as it was on this occasion that he was exposed to the work of the Impressionists. As a result, the artist became deeply interested in matters of light and color, and he shifted his focus to seeking out the lighting effects he could achieve in his paintings. The painting we present today was created at this time. As you can see, it is a pure study of color and light. 

I always loved this painting for its mood. And as it's Monday and it depicts hard work, it's perfect for today.  : D

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P.P.S. Here is another striking Polish painting from the same period, but so very different! Check it out!