Who painted Portrait of Katarzyna Mężyńska née Działyńska?

Portrait of Katarzyna Mężyńska née Działyńska was painted by Józef Peszka in 1815.

Where can I see Portrait of Katarzyna Mężyńska née Działyńska?

Portrait of Katarzyna Mężyńska née Działyńska is held by National Museum in Kraków.

What movement is Portrait of Katarzyna Mężyńska née Działyńska?

Portrait of Katarzyna Mężyńska née Działyńska is associated with Biedermeier.

Can I buy a print of Portrait of Katarzyna Mężyńska née Działyńska?

Museum-quality prints of Portrait of Katarzyna Mężyńska née Działyńska are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Portrait of Katarzyna Mężyńska née Działyńska

Józef Peszka , 1815

Portrait of Katarzyna Mężyńska née Działyńska is an oil painting by the Biedermeier artist Józef Peszka. It dates from 1815 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Kraków.

About this work

Overview

Portrait of Katarzyna Mężyńska née Działyńska is an 1815 oil painting by Józef Peszka, a Polish artist known for portraits and watercolor landscapes. The work is characterized by its Biedermeier style and realistic depiction of its subject.

Subject & Meaning

The painting portrays Katarzyna Mężyńska née Działyńska, a woman of the time, dressed in a white ruffled collar and a distinctive green shawl with red patterns. Her direct gaze and restrained yet detailed attire suggest a emphasis on the subject's personality and social status.

Technique & Style

Executed in oil paint on a plain brown background, the piece utilizes the medium to achieve a high level of realism, drawing focus to the subject's facial expression and textile details, hallmarks of the Biedermeier movement's emphasis on everyday life and realism.

History & Provenance

Created in 1815, the portrait is now part of the National Museum in Kraków's collection, providing insight into Polish artistic production during the early 19th century.