A classicist, but under strong influence of the Polish baroque, Smuglewicz became a notable representative of historical paintings, a genre that dominated the fine arts of Poland throughout the 19th century.
Clasicist, dar sub o influență puternică a barocului polonez, Smuglewicz a devenit un reprezentant de marca al istoriei picturii, un gen care a dominat artele fine din Polonia în timpul secolului al XIX-lea.