1900
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Museum in Kraków
Portret matki is a 1900 oil by Józef Pankiewicz, a Post-Impressionism work, held at National Museum in Kraków.
The painting features a woman dressed in a black robe, with her right hand resting on her forehead. Her face is illuminated, while the rest of her body is shrouded in shadow. The background is a dark, muted color. The woman's facial expression is somber, and her posture conveys a sense of contemplation. The use of chiaroscuro creates a striking contrast between light and dark, drawing the viewer's attention to the woman's face. The artist's skillful use of chiaroscuro adds depth and emotion to the painting, making it a compelling work to explore. To learn more about this technique, look up chiaroscuro.
Józef Pankiewicz (29 November 1866 – 4 July 1940) was a Polish impressionist painter, graphic artist and teacher. He spent much of his career in France.
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