Academic Study – Young Man
1875
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Kraków
1875
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Kraków
This painting shows a young man with a mustache and short brown hair. He is shirtless, wearing a white cloth draped over his left shoulder. The background is dark. The man's face is turned to the left, and his eyes are cast downward. His skin has a soft, smooth texture, and his hair is neatly styled. The white cloth is rumpled and hangs loosely over his shoulder. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the painting. Look up more about chiaroscuro.
