The watercolors were painted to support the activities of the institute that takes care of the elements of Polish culture which remain abroad. The series consists of 13 paintings depicting 12 cities, each work was meant to present the character of the place harmoniously intertwined with objects important to us. Here you can see how colours play a crucial role in building the image of the city, so different in subdued Paris than in vivid Vilnius or chilly St. Petersburg. In addition to the world of architecture, several characters important to our history can be found here.
The work emphasizes the metropolitan character of the American city, the perspective was taken from the prestigious Michigan Avenue with huge, soaring buildings. We are at the corner of the Chicago Auditorium Theater, where Paderewski performed. In the foreground, we notice a contemporary symbol of the city - reflective beans, always surrounded by people. In the background, you can see the greenery of the Millennium Park and the towers of buildings strongly associated with the local Polish diaspora rising above the treetops
The work emphasizes the metropolitan character of the American city, the perspective was taken from the prestigious Michigan Avenue with huge, soaring buildings. We are at the corner of the Chicago Auditorium Theater, where Paderewski performed. In the foreground, we notice a contemporary symbol of the city - reflective beans, always surrounded by people. In the background, you can see the greenery of the Millennium Park and the towers of buildings strongly associated with the local Polish diaspora rising above the treetops
In sunny Rome, the Italian mood is created by juicy pine trees, mountains in the background, warm colors, and impressive temples. There is a pinch of holiday mood inherent in the walks under the Arch of Titus. Among Polish elements, it is worth mentioning Igor Mitoraj's sculpture, Poniatowski Palace, or the Church of Quo Vadis, where the action of the famous novel took place.
In sunny Rome, the Italian mood is created by juicy pine trees, mountains in the background, warm colors, and impressive temples. There is a pinch of holiday mood inherent in the walks under the Arch of Titus. Among Polish elements, it is worth mentioning Igor Mitoraj's sculpture, Poniatowski Palace, or the Church of Quo Vadis, where the action of the famous novel took place.
Petersburg delights us with bridges designed by Poles: the Palace bridge designed by Andrzej Pszenicki and the Blagoveshchensky bridge drawn by Stanisław Kierbedź, the author of the now-defunct Warsaw bridge named after him. In the upper left corner, we find two gentlemen in the middle of their turbulent friendship - these are Pushkin and Mickiewicz engrossed in discussion. The Beautiful Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood was built on the site of the assassination of Tsar Alexander II.
Petersburg delights us with bridges designed by Poles: the Palace bridge designed by Andrzej Pszenicki and the Blagoveshchensky bridge drawn by Stanisław Kierbedź, the author of the now-defunct Warsaw bridge named after him. In the upper left corner, we find two gentlemen in the middle of their turbulent friendship - these are Pushkin and Mickiewicz engrossed in discussion. The Beautiful Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood was built on the site of the assassination of Tsar Alexander II.
It is impossible to put all the Polish traces of beautiful Vilnius on one sheet. Of course, the Gate of Dawn must be the queen here, with the Holy Virgin shining clearly in it. The church of St. Anne, built according to the local, flamed brick Gothic style is splendid. Among the heroes of the painting, you can find the famous Adamus Mickievicius, the beautiful Black Angel from Old Rossa, and the Vilnius mermaid - a resident of the Vileyka river.
It is impossible to put all the Polish traces of beautiful Vilnius on one sheet. Of course, the Gate of Dawn must be the queen here, with the Holy Virgin shining clearly in it. The church of St. Anne, built according to the local, flamed brick Gothic style is splendid. Among the heroes of the painting, you can find the famous Adamus Mickievicius, the beautiful Black Angel from Old Rossa, and the Vilnius mermaid - a resident of the Vileyka river.
The elegance of Paris comes from, among other things, immeasurable order and array. The buildings are very similar to each other, the image of the city is united by common colors. Elements of Polish culture appear between the triumphal arches that build the famous axes and well-known churches and chapels. Fryderyk Chopin plays the piano, and in the sky, we can see the riders taken from the Parisian stained glass windows of Jan Lebenstein. Noteworthy is the famous Paul Landowski and his sculpture of St. Genevieve.
The elegance of Paris comes from, among other things, immeasurable order and array. The buildings are very similar to each other, the image of the city is united by common colors. Elements of Polish culture appear between the triumphal arches that build the famous axes and well-known churches and chapels. Fryderyk Chopin plays the piano, and in the sky, we can see the riders taken from the Parisian stained glass windows of Jan Lebenstein. Noteworthy is the famous Paul Landowski and his sculpture of St. Genevieve.
An important theme in the painting is the Turkish killing of an ostrich during the Vienna Relief. Before the famous battle, King Sobieski learned that the commander of the Turkish army, Kara Mustafa, had ostriches and wanted to get one for himself. Unfortunately, the vizier himself found out about everything and ordered the ostrich to be beheaded. We know about this situation thanks to the king's notes and the painting by Marcin Altomonte. The vizier himself was strangled by the sultan after the failure of the campaign, and what was left for the Poles were ornate Turkish tents.
An important theme in the painting is the Turkish killing of an ostrich during the Vienna Relief. Before the famous battle, King Sobieski learned that the commander of the Turkish army, Kara Mustafa, had ostriches and wanted to get one for himself. Unfortunately, the vizier himself found out about everything and ordered the ostrich to be beheaded. We know about this situation thanks to the king's notes and the painting by Marcin Altomonte. The vizier himself was strangled by the sultan after the failure of the campaign, and what was left for the Poles were ornate Turkish tents.
A city full of buildings designed by Poles. The character of the place is highlighted by the houses "hanging" above the Kura River. The futuristic roofs are inspired by the contemporary building of the Ministry of Justice.
A city full of buildings designed by Poles. The character of the place is highlighted by the houses "hanging" above the Kura River. The futuristic roofs are inspired by the contemporary building of the Ministry of Justice.
Polish London contains many references to the Battle of Britain and the bravery of Polish airmen. In addition to diving fighters, you will find the Monument of the Polish Air Force in Northolt and the Battle of Britain Monument here.
Polish London contains many references to the Battle of Britain and the bravery of Polish airmen. In addition to diving fighters, you will find the Monument of the Polish Air Force in Northolt and the Battle of Britain Monument here.
The picture is to show how special this place is for us and the tremendous nostalgia we perceive it with. It presents the most important landmarks of Lviv floating in the clouds and bathed in greenery. Only two objects remain on the ground - the statues of Fredro and Sobieski which were transferred to Gdańsk and Wrocław.
The picture is to show how special this place is for us and the tremendous nostalgia we perceive it with. It presents the most important landmarks of Lviv floating in the clouds and bathed in greenery. Only two objects remain on the ground - the statues of Fredro and Sobieski which were transferred to Gdańsk and Wrocław.
We can find traces of a Polish-Saxon personal union here, such as the Polish-Saxon post distance pillar with the crests of Poland and Saxony, or the equestrian statue of King Augustus the Strong.
We can find traces of a Polish-Saxon personal union here, such as the Polish-Saxon post distance pillar with the crests of Poland and Saxony, or the equestrian statue of King Augustus the Strong.