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Portrait of Stanisław Małachowski

Unknown

1796

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Museum in Kraków

18th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Portrait of Stanisław Małachowski is a 1796 oil by Unknown, held at National Museum in Kraków.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1796
Where can I see it?: National Museum in Kraków

About this work

This painting shows a man in an 18th-century outfit, holding a piece of paper. He has white hair and is wearing a brown jacket with big buttons and a white lace collar. The background is dark, and the man is standing in front of it. The man's expression is serious, and he seems to be looking at something important. His hand is holding the paper in a way that suggests he is reading it carefully. The overall mood of the painting is one of quiet contemplation.