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Portrait study, by Józef Simmler, oil, 1855

Portrait study

Józef Simmler

1855

oil

panel

From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw

Dominant colour

Overview

Portrait study is a 1855 oil by Józef Simmler, held at National Museum in Warsaw.

Who painted this?
Józef Simmler
When & what style?
1855
Where can I see it?
National Museum in Warsaw

About this work

This portrait study is an oil painting of a woman with dark hair pulled back, wearing a red jacket over a white collar. The background is a muted gray-brown color. The painting's focus is on the woman's face, with her features rendered in soft, gentle brushstrokes. Her expression is calm and introspective. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the painting, drawing the viewer's eye to the subject's face. To learn more about the artist's techniques and style, explore the work of Józef Simmler.

About the artist

Portrait of Józef Simmler
Artist

Józef Simmler

Józef Simmler (March 14, 1823, in Warsaw – March 1, 1868, in Warsaw) was a Polish painter known for his classical style and his Polish subjects.

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