Author: Urszula Kozakowska-Zaucha
Publisher: Bosz
Published: 2022
ISBN: 9788375764338
Cover: hardback
Pages: 64
Language: Polish / English

The mini-album presents the art by Artur Grottger (1837–1867), who is considered one of the top representatives of romanticism in painting and drawing. In his works, he mostly touched upon historical topics. However, he made a name for himself not through oil paintings or watercolors, but through a patriotic series of drawings, which are now considered classics of Polish national art. They were dedicated to the independence struggle and war events. By reflecting on national myths, they depicted battle scenes, agony, tragedy, sacrifice, suffering, patriotism, and national solidarity. The predominant themes are martyrdom and a female image – a Polish mother and wife – who supports the fight for freedom with heroism and sacrifice.