Q123268087
1874
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Kraków
1874
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Kraków
This painting shows an older woman sitting in a chair. She is wearing a black dress with a white lace collar and a black bow at her neck. Her hair is gray and curly. She is looking at the viewer with a serious expression. The background of the painting is a colorful tapestry with a floral pattern. There is also a piano and a book on a table behind the woman. The overall mood of the painting is somber and dignified. If you want to learn more about this style of painting, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
