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Polish Cry for the Homeland 1831

Popularization note

The colour graphics depict a sad picture of the loss of hope of Polish society after the fall of the November Uprising. The homeland is probably mourned by a father and two sons, who went together to fight for freedom. A stone column with the inscription "Finis Poloniae" marks the end of a free country.

The November Uprising was the first national liberation uprising. After its collapse, the Poles lost what little sovereignty they had left. The autonomy of the Polish Kingdom was limited, the Sejm was abolished, soldiers were conscripted into the Russian Army, Polish higher education was abolished and the administration was Russified. In 1840, the ruble was introduced as the currency of the lands under Russian rule.

In these difficult socio-political conditions, Polish iconography developed. In a way, the history of our country forced artists to touch upon historical, allegorical and genre themes, referring to the current situation of the enslaved country. It was taken up by both prominent and anonymous artists. Everyone felt obliged to honour the memory of the Homeland and its heroes. Leaflets, prints, and later postcards met the public's demand for this type of painting. They were much cheaper than oil paintings, and therefore more accessible. The illustrative message was easy to read and did not require translation. The title or commentary under the work completely explained how to interpret the scene.

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Author / creator

unknown (author)

Dimensions

cały obiekt: height: 16 cm, width: 20,5 cm

Technique

print

Material

paper

Creation time / dating

1890 — 1900

Creation / finding place

powstanie: unknown

Owner

The National Museum in Lublin

Identification number

ML/H/306

Location / status

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