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Portrait of Adam Asnyk

Alexis von Strazynski

1894

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Museum in Kraków

Late 19th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Portrait of Adam Asnyk is a 1894 oil by Alexis von Strazynski, held at National Museum in Kraków.

Who painted this?: Alexis von Strazynski
When & what style?: 1894
Where can I see it?: National Museum in Kraków

About this work

This painting shows a man sitting in a chair. He is wearing a dark suit and has a long beard. The chair is leather and has a high back. There is a table behind him with a vase of flowers on it. The room has a patterned rug on the floor. The man's face is serious, and he is looking straight ahead. His hands are resting on the arms of the chair. The background of the painting is a dark color, which makes the man stand out. The painting is very detailed, with intricate patterns on the rug and the man's clothing. The artist has used oil paint to create a realistic image. To learn more about the artist's technique, look up the use of chiaroscuro.