Grave of an Insurgent | Władysław Rossowski | 1877

The painting "At The Grave of an Insurgent" by Władysław Rossowski, created around 1877, is a somber and evocative work. It depicts a nighttime scene in a cemetery, illuminated by the soft light of the moon and perhaps candles from a distant chapel. The focal point is a person laying prostrate on a grave, seemingly overcome by grief or exhaustion. This figure's posture suggests deep sorrow and despair. The grave is adorned with flowers, indicating that the deceased was honored and remembered. Surrounding the scene are dark, twisted trees and a skull on the ground, enhancing the mood of mourning and the theme of death. The distant chapel and the stars in the sky could symbolize hope or the divine. This artwork likely commemorates the fallen participants of an insurrection, which is hinted at by the title, evoking feelings of national tragedy and the personal cost of conflict.

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• Handmade by specialist picture framers
• FSC certified off-white mat / window mount
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