Paris in the Phrygian cap
1813
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
1813
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
Dominant colour
Paris in the Phrygian cap is a 1813 oil by Antoni Brodowski, held at National Museum in Warsaw.
This painting depicts a woman with curly hair, wearing a green dress and a yellow headband. She is holding a harp with a blue and white cloth draped over it. The background is dark, with a red cloth visible behind her. The woman's expression is serious, and her gaze is directed off to the side. The harp appears to be made of gold, and the cloth draped over it adds a pop of color to the otherwise muted palette. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye to the woman's face and the harp. For more information on this technique, look up chiaroscuro.
