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Portret Józefa Piłsudskiego, by Casimir Markievicz, oil, 1924

Portret Józefa Piłsudskiego

Casimir Markievicz

1924

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Museum in Kraków

Dominant colour

Overview

Portret Józefa Piłsudskiego is a 1924 oil by Casimir Markievicz, held at National Museum in Kraków.

Who painted this?
Casimir Markievicz
When & what style?
1924
Where can I see it?
National Museum in Kraków

About this work

The painting depicts a man in a military uniform, standing in front of a dark-colored backdrop. He is wearing a gray jacket with a red sash across his chest, and a brown belt around his waist. His right hand is resting on the belt, while his left hand is not visible. The man's facial expression is serious, and he has a mustache. He is also wearing several medals on his chest. The overall atmosphere of the painting is formal and dignified. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this portrait, you might want to look up Casimir Markievicz.

About the artist

Portrait of Casimir Markievicz
Artist

Casimir Markievicz

Casimir Dunin-Markievicz (Polish: Kazimierz Józef Dunin-Markiewicz ; 15 March 1874 – 2 December 1932), known as Count Markievicz, was a Polish playwright, theatre director, and painter, and the husband of the Irish revolutionary Constance Markievicz.

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