1866
oil
panel
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
Head of a young woman is a 1866 oil by Aleksander Kotsis, held at National Museum in Warsaw.
This portrait painting features a young woman with dark hair, gazing directly at the viewer. Her hair is styled in an updo, and she wears a red scarf or shawl around her neck, adorned with a gold brooch. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to accentuate the subject's features. The artist's use of oil paint creates a sense of depth and texture in the painting. The subject's expression is somber, and her eyes seem to hold a quiet intensity. If you're interested in learning more about this style of portrait, you might want to explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
Aleksander Kotsis (30 May 1836 – 7 August 1877) was a Polish painter. He created landscapes, portraits, and genre scenes in a combination Romantic and Realistic style. Most of his paintings are small. He was born and died in Kraków.
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