The painting “The Peasant of Krzywcza” was a gift from Marian Stroński to the Society of Friends of Science in Przemyśl in 1924. We learn this from the inscription in the lower right corner of the work. In his paintings from the 1920s, Stroński used intense, vibrant colors. He drew on the achievements of Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, and Colorism, and used them in his own way. This is clearly visible in the portrait of the peasant. Despite the sunny weather, the man stands dressed in a sheepskin coat with a sheepskin collar. His proud figure is complemented by a hat, which casts a shadow over part of his face. Notice this colorful face, painted in almost unrealistic colors: greens, reds, and oranges. The play of color, light, and shadow is the artist’s favorite way of expressing himself. Behind the man, a small wooden church can be seen. Stroński depicted the same structure in the print hanging nearby.
