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Portret Karola Radziwiłła "Panie Kochanku", wojewody wileńskiego (1734-1790) (uproszczona kopia portretu wykonanego przez K. Aleksandrowicza)

Unknown

1875

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Museum in Kraków

Late 19th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Portret Karola Radziwiłła "Panie Kochanku", wojewody wileńskiego (1734-1790) (uproszczona kopia portretu wykonanego przez K. Aleksandrowicza) is a 1875 oil by Unknown, held at National Museum in Kraków.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1875
Where can I see it?: National Museum in Kraków

About this work

This portrait depicts a man with a shaved head, dressed in a red coat with a blue sash and a gold brooch. He wears a white shirt with a high collar and a large pearl button at the neck. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to highlight the subject's features. The man's facial expression is serious, and his eyes seem to be looking directly at the viewer. He has a distinctive mustache that is neatly trimmed. The overall effect of the painting is one of dignity and authority. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's attention to the subject's face and upper body.