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1888\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtistic period:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Polish historical painting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical event:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Battle of Racławice, 4 April 1794\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a reproduction print of the monumental historical painting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Kościuszko at Racławice” (Kościuszko pod Racławicami)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, created by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePolish painter Jan Matejko\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in 1888. The artwork depicts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTadeusz Kościuszko and the victorious Polish insurgents following the Battle of Racławice on 4 April 1794\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the most celebrated engagements of the Kościuszko Uprising against Russian domination. Combining historical detail, dramatic composition and patriotic symbolism, the painting commemorates \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe struggle for Polish independence and the participation of ordinary citizens in the defense of their homeland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The original artwork is housed at the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNational Museum in Kraków, Poland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Battle of Racławice took place during the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKościuszko Uprising of 1794\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a national insurrection against Russian influence and the political consequences of the partitions of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. Following the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst Partition of Poland in 1772\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecond Partition in 1793\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the Commonwealth had lost extensive territories to neighboring powers. On 24 March 1794, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTadeusz Kościuszko proclaimed the uprising in Kraków\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, assuming leadership of the armed struggle to restore the country's sovereignty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 April 1794\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Kościuszko's forces confronted a Russian army commanded by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral Alexander Tormasov\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e near the village of Racławice. Although the Polish army included regular infantry and cavalry, one of its most distinctive formations consisted of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ekosynierzy — peasant volunteers armed with scythes mounted upright on long shafts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. During the battle, these troops played an important role in attacking Russian artillery positions and capturing enemy cannons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmong the best-known participants was \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWojciech Bartosz Głowacki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a peasant soldier traditionally credited with distinguishing himself during the assault on the Russian guns. His actions became a lasting symbol of the contribution of the peasantry to the Polish struggle for independence. Although the victory at Racławice did not fundamentally change the military balance of the uprising, it provided an important morale boost and strengthened Kościuszko's reputation as a national leader.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than depicting the height of the fighting, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatejko presents a dramatic scene of the Polish victory and its participants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. At the center stands \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTadeusz Kościuszko on horseback\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, surrounded by soldiers, officers and peasant scythemen. The composition emphasizes the relationship between the commander and the ordinary men who helped secure the victory. The presence of captured artillery, military equipment and figures from different social backgrounds reinforces the painting's historical narrative.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the painting's most significant themes is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe participation of the Polish peasantry in the national cause\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Kościuszko recognized the importance of mobilizing rural communities and sought to improve their position through measures such as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProclamation of Połaniec, issued on 7 May 1794\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which reduced certain feudal obligations and offered limited protections to peasants. In Matejko's painting, the scythemen become symbols of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esocial solidarity, courage and the possibility of uniting different classes in the defense of the Commonwealth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe artwork was completed in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1888\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, when Poland remained partitioned between Russia, Prussia and Austria. For Matejko's contemporary audience, the Battle of Racławice represented more than a military victory: it recalled a moment when Poles from different social backgrounds had joined a common struggle for national survival. By depicting Kościuszko and his peasant soldiers together, Matejko emphasized \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enational unity, historical memory and the continuing aspiration for independence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe composition is distinguished by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eits monumental scale, richly detailed historical uniforms, expressive figures and carefully arranged groups of soldiers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Matejko combines meticulous attention to military equipment and period clothing with a theatrical presentation of the historical event. His painting transforms the aftermath of a battle into a broader reflection on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eleadership, patriotism, collective sacrifice and the role of ordinary people in shaping history\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePainted \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein oil on canvas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the original artwork measures approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e465 × 879 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it one of Matejko's largest historical compositions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJan Matejko (1838–1893)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was one of Poland's greatest historical painters, celebrated for monumental works depicting the political, military and cultural history of Poland and the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Kościuszko at Racławice”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e remains one of the defining masterpieces of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e19th-century Polish historical painting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, admired for its powerful representation of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe Kościuszko Uprising, the Battle of Racławice, Polish independence and the contribution of peasant soldiers to the nation's history\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Strategy Maps","offers":[{"title":"Unframed \/ 91x61cm | 24x36in","offer_id":56478883447126,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"Unframed \/ 70x50cm | 28x20pol","offer_id":56478883479894,"sku":null,"price":21.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"Unframed \/ 50x40cm | 20x16in","offer_id":56510364877142,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black Frame \/ 91x61cm | 24x36in","offer_id":56478883512662,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black Frame \/ 70x50cm | 28x20pol","offer_id":56478883545430,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black Frame \/ 50x40cm | 20x16in","offer_id":56510364909910,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"Imitazione del rovere \/ 91x61cm | 24x36in","offer_id":56478883578198,"sku":null,"price":64.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"Imitazione del rovere \/ 70x50cm | 28x20pol","offer_id":56478883610966,"sku":null,"price":53.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"Imitazione del rovere \/ 50x40cm | 20x16in","offer_id":56510364942678,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"Color oro \/ 91x61cm | 24x36in","offer_id":56478883643734,"sku":null,"price":64.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"Color oro \/ 70x50cm | 28x20pol","offer_id":56478883676502,"sku":null,"price":53.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"Color oro \/ 50x40cm | 20x16in","offer_id":56510364975446,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/3786\/0438\/files\/KosciuszkoatRaclawice1888-JanMatejko-PolishUprisingandBattleofRaclawiceHistoricalPaintingPoster_f44cecf0-607a-478e-b449-ac8aa4a9749c.jpg?v=1793838326","url":"https:\/\/ch.strategymaps.co\/it\/products\/kosciuszko-at-raclawice-1888-jan-matejko-polish-uprising-and-battle-of-raclawice-historical-painting-poster","provider":"Strategy Maps","version":"1.0","type":"link"}