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Male portrait, by Aleksander Kamiński, oil, 1864

Male portrait

Aleksander Kamiński

1864

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw

Dominant colour

Overview

Male portrait is a 1864 oil by Aleksander Kamiński, held at National Museum in Warsaw.

Who painted this?
Aleksander Kamiński
When & what style?
1864
Where can I see it?
National Museum in Warsaw

About this work

This painting is a portrait of a man. He is wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and dark tie. His hair is dark and his eyes are brown. The background of the painting is a solid brown color. The man's facial expression is neutral, and he is looking directly at the viewer. His attire suggests that he may be a professional or someone of importance. The painting is done in oil paint and features a realistic style. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the portrait. To learn more about the artist's technique, look up chiaroscuro.

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