Morning in The Vistula Fens – Original Oil on Canvas (60 x 80 cm)

„Morning in The Vistula Fens” is a luminous, masterfully executed figurative oil painting that connects the psychological warmth of childhood with the rich cultural memory of the Vistula Delta (Żuławy Wiślane).

Artistic Narrative & Symbolism:
The composition centers on a young, fair-haired girl wearing a traditional white linen bonnet and a vibrant ultramarine dress. Caught in an unguarded, spontaneous moment of rural morning routine, she tilts an earthenware pitcher to pour fresh milk into a ceramic mug, with droplets splashing playfully across the rustic wooden tabletop. Her subtle, knowing smile and direct gaze invite the viewer into an atmosphere of domestic tranquility, rustic warmth, and timeless innocence.

In the shadowed background, carefully documented historical artifacts of the region emerge from the chiaroscuro: a traditional wooden butter churn, glazed earthenware vessels, and decorative tin-glazed earthenware plates reminiscent of the Delft and Mennonite heritage that defined the historical households of the Vistula fenlands for centuries.

Technique, Light & Texture:
Drawing inspiration from 17th-century Netherlandish chiaroscuro and masterworks of domestic light, Marek Hausmann executes this canvas with a sophisticated balance of classical discipline and dynamic modern texture.
• The light cascades from the upper left, sculpting the form of the child’s face with delicate flesh tones, while the white bonnet catches luminous, creamy highlights.
• The deep, saturated cobalt of her dress is applied with energetic brushstrokes and palette knife impasto, contrasting with the warm, earthy ochres, terracottas, and umbers of the interior.
• The flowing milk is rendered with tactile, heavy-body oil paint, giving physical dimension to movement and substance.

Technical Specifications:
• Title: Morning in The Vistula Fens
• Collection: Regional Heritage & Narrative Works
• Artist: Marek Hausmann
• Medium: Professional oil paint on heavy-duty stretched linen canvas
• Dimensions: 60 × 80 cm / 23.6 × 31.5 in
• Year of Creation: 2026
• Execution: Original oil painting, unique work (1/1)
• Signature: Signed by the artist in the lower right corner („Hausmann”); fully titled, dated, and signed on the reverse
• Surface Finish: Protected with high-grade dammar-based retouch varnish with UV filtering
• Provenance: Direct from the artist’s private studio (Tczew, Poland)

Packaging & Authenticity:
• Accompanied by an official, serialized Certificate of Authenticity (COA) issued and signed by Marek Hausmann, sealed with a tamper-evident security hologram.
• Custom packaging: Shipped in a custom-built, reinforced wooden art crate lined with water-resistant insulation and impact-dampening foam.
• Fully insured express international courier delivery with direct tracking.