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Carton for the polychrome from St Mary's Church - console in the shape of a male head (portrait of T. Stryjeński), by Jan Matejko, unspecified, 1896

Carton for the polychrome from St Mary's Church - console in the shape of a male head (portrait of T. Stryjeński)

Jan Matejko

1896

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum in Kraków

Dominant colour

Overview

Carton for the polychrome from St Mary's Church - console in the shape of a male head (portrait of T. Stryjeński) is a 1896 unspecified by Jan Matejko, a Realism work, held at National Museum in Kraków.

Who painted this?
Jan Matejko
When & what style?
1896 · Realism
Where can I see it?
National Museum in Kraków

About this work

This painting shows a man's head, bearded and serious, set into a decorative console. The console is painted in shades of blue, red, and gold, with intricate carvings around the man's head. The man's expression is calm and introspective, and his eyes seem to gaze into the distance. The painting is a detailed and realistic portrayal of the man and the console, with a focus on the textures and colors of the materials. The artist has used a range of techniques to create a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, you might want to look up Jan Matejko.

About the artist

Portrait of Jan Matejko
Artist

Jan Matejko

Jan Alojzy Matejko (Polish pronunciation: ; also known as Jan Mateyko; 24 June 1838 – 1 November 1893) was a Polish painter, a leading 19th-century exponent of history painting, known for depicting nodal events from Polish history.

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