Updated November 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 24 works by Wincenty Smokowski in our catalogue
In short
Conversation (1800) is the Wincenty Smokowski painting that draws the most eyes; the original belongs to the Lithuanian Art Fund, Vilnius. After it, the eye goes to Peasant talk (1800) and Entry of Boleslaus the Brave into Kiev. (1830). Among the 24 works of Wincenty Smokowski in our catalog, these 24 are the most famous, each a unique original presented with its year, its museum and the reason it endures.
This black and white lithograph captures a fleeting social moment through a group of four figures. Rendered with a loose, sketchy quality, the work functions as a preparatory study, prioritizing the immediacy of gesture and character over finished precision. The composition is centered on the group, utilizing an asymmetrical arrangement to create a sense of movement within the quietude of the scene. Lines are used expressively to define the anatomy…
Four men stand locked in a quiet, urgent circle, their bodies leaning inward as if the very air between them holds a secret. They wear the heavy, structured uniforms of soldiers, yet the rigidity of their attire contrasts with the loose, spontaneous energy of their interaction. This is a study of human connection caught in a fleeting instant. The scene feels less like a formal portrait and more like a…
The composition centers on a white horse carrying a knight, positioned within a crowded, dynamic military procession. This central figure moves through a fortified city gate, framed by an arched upper boundary that directs the eye toward the cavalry. The scene is filled with movement, established by the diagonal placement of horses and the upward gestures of the surrounding crowd. Deep reds appear in the banners and clothing of the…
The air feels heavy with the scent of damp earth and woodsmoke as twilight descends upon this secluded forest clearing. Shadows stretch long and deep from the massive, dark tree trunks that frame the scene, creating a sense of profound intimacy within the grove. At the center of this quiet drama, a group of figures gathers on a sandy bank beside a slow-moving creek. The light seems to emanate from…
The village street narrows under the weight of a celebration. A wedding procession moves through the earthy landscape, a slow river of humanity flowing between thatched-roof cottages. The air feels thick with the scent of dry straw and the sound of wood and string. Musicians lead the way, their cello and violin carving melodies into the late afternoon light. A bride moves through the center, her attire a quiet contrast…
The drawing, rendered in black and white, depicts a solitary man lying on the ground in a state of repose. His head rests upon a large, solid stone, which provides a hard contrast to the softer lines of his body. The man's limbs appear heavy, suggesting a state of deep sleep or total exhaustion. The composition is quiet, focusing on the physical contact between the human form and the natural…
In the delicate, monochromatic strokes of Vincentas Smakauskas’s 1800 drawing, Domestic scene (Children and nannies), we are invited to step through a portal into the private sanctums of nineteenth-century life. This exquisite work captures a fleeting moment of familial cohesion, where the boundaries between generations blur in a shared space of warmth and togetherness. The composition presents a gathering of at least nine individuals, a tapestry of souls woven together…
The year 1800 arrives through a window of ink and shadow. In this black and white drawing, a mother exists as the center of a small, breathing universe. She holds an infant close, her form the anchor for a circle of children who gravitate toward her warmth. There is a stillness here, a held breath in the middle of a domestic afternoon. The light does not shout; it merely traces…
Around 1800, Vincentas Smakauskas captured a spirited street dance in this monochromatic drawing. The scene depicts figures moving in synchronized harmony, their forms etched with rhythmic precision. Light and shadow define the dancers, creating a sense of motion that transcends the stillness of the paper. Within the composition, two bowls sit placed in the frame, suggesting a narrative of shared sustenance and communal care. This small 6 x 17 cm…
The work titled Grief is a creation of Wincenty Smokowski. Born in 1797 in Vilnius, Lithuania, the artist was a prominent Polish-Lithuanian painter and illustrator. His hand moved through the academic and classical styles, seeking to map the contours of the human experience. This specific piece remains a poignant example of his ability to capture such internal weight.
Bathing1800 · Lithuanian Art Fund
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The girl and the beggar1800 · Lithuanian Art Fund
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Beggar1800 · Lithuanian Art Fund
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Children and a beggar1800 · Lithuanian Art Fund
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Meeting of nobles1800 · Lithuanian Art Fund
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A bedtime story1800 · Lithuanian Art Fund
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Mother and daughter1800 · Lithuanian Art Fund
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Mischievous children1800 · Lithuanian Art Fund
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Meeting with the mother1800 · Lithuanian Art Fund
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Presentation to the public1800 · Lithuanian Art Fund
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Wolf hunting1800 · Lithuanian Art Fund
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Ladies1800 · Lithuanian Art Fund
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Widow with a child at her husband's grave1845 · National Museum in Warsaw
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Genre scene at Lake GalveNational Museum in Warsaw
The four subjects that come back most often in these originals, each with its finest example.
The 2 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Wincenty Smokowski | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 Lithuanian Art Fund |
Vilnius | 19 | Conversation, Peasant talk, Rest |
 National Museum in Warsaw |
Warsaw | 5 | Entry of Boleslaus the Brave into Kiev., Gypsy encampment upon a creek., Jewish wedding. |
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The composition centers on a white horse carrying a knight, positioned within a crowded, dynamic military procession. This central figure moves through a fortified city gate, framed by an arched upper boundary that directs the eye toward the cavalry. The scene is filled with movement, established by the diagonal placement of horses and the upward gestures of the surrounding crowd. Deep reds appear in the banners and clothing of the…
The air feels heavy with the scent of damp earth and woodsmoke as twilight descends upon this secluded forest clearing. Shadows stretch long and deep from the massive, dark tree trunks that frame the scene, creating a sense of profound intimacy within the grove. At the center of this quiet drama, a group of figures gathers on a sandy bank beside a slow-moving creek. The light seems to emanate from…
Conversation (1800), Lithuanian Art Fund, Vilnius. Peasant talk (1800) and Entry of Boleslaus the Brave into Kiev. (1830) come next.
Conversation, Peasant talk, Entry of Boleslaus the Brave into Kiev., Gypsy encampment upon a creek., Jewish wedding., Rest, Domestic scene (Children and nannies), Domestic scene (noble family), Sacrifice for beggar and Grief. The ranking above gives each one's year and museum.
Our catalog holds 24 works by Wincenty Smokowski, dated from 1830 to 1858.
Mostly in Lithuanian Art Fund (Vilnius) and National Museum in Warsaw (Warsaw). The museum table above lists them all.
In 1850s: 2 of the 24 works on this page were made then, Gypsy encampment upon a creek. among them.
On this page, the earliest is Entry of Boleslaus the Brave into Kiev. (1830) and the latest Jewish wedding. (1858).
People (9), Black and white (9) and Man (6), across the 24 works on this page.
Drawing, for 13 of the 24 works on this page.
Academicism, judging by the originals on this page.
Conversation, Peasant talk and Rest: the Lithuanian Art Fund, Vilnius holds 19 of the works on this page.
