Portrait study
1885
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
1885
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
This painting is a portrait of a man with a full beard. He's wearing a red jacket over a white shirt, and there's a large metal collar around his neck. The background is dark, and the man's face is the main focus. The man's beard is thick and well-groomed, and his eyes seem to be looking directly at the viewer. The painting is done in oil, and the brushstrokes are visible in some areas. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, you might want to look up Aleksander Gierymski.
