1869
oil
panel
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
Head of a Highlander is a 1869 oil by Franciszek Tepa, held at National Museum in Warsaw.
This portrait depicts a man with long, dark hair and a beard, wearing a white shirt. The background is a muted brown color. The subject's facial expression is serious, and his gaze is directed straight ahead. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. The painting is a portrait of a highlander, showcasing the artist's skill in capturing the subject's likeness and character. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up the technique.
Franciszek Tomasz Tepa (17 September 1829, in Lwów – 23 December 1889, in Lwów) was a Polish mid-19th century realist painter who specialized in portraits and Orientalist themes.
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