β Everyday Life
In the Arbour
Aleksander Gierymski Β· 1882
Why it's great
A man and woman sit in a sunny garden arbour, shaded by leaves. Gierymski painted the light dappling their faces. The work is relaxed and natural. It's a treasure of Polish art.
Where to see it
π National Museum in WarsawWarsaw, Poland
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β¬ Hi-res download
2,500 Γ 2,330 px Β· 5.8 megapixels Β· prints up to about 8 Γ 8 inches at 300 dpi
File page & license β
Three places to look for a print of this painting, from budget to museum-grade:
π΅ Budget
Etsy β
Posters and simple prints from small sellers, usually the lowest prices.
πΌοΈ Mid-range
Fine Art America β
Good printing on paper, canvas or metal, made to order, with framing options.
ποΈ High-end
Meisterdrucke β
Museum-grade giclΓ©e prints on archival paper or canvas, the closest to the real thing.
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Aleksander Gierymski was born in Warsaw, Poland, and studied in Germany and Italy. He painted moonlit city scenes, with great honesty about everyday life. He lived in Warsaw and later in Rome, where he spent his last years. He died in 1901.
