Childhood portrait of Oleś Walicki (1805–1831) with a dog
1812
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
1812
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
This painting shows a young boy with dark hair, wearing a black jacket and a white lace collar. He's standing next to a brown and white dog. The background is a landscape with trees and a blue sky. The boy and the dog are looking straight at us. The boy's expression is serious, and the dog looks calm. The painting is very detailed, with intricate brushstrokes that make the subjects look lifelike. If you want to learn more about the artist who created this beautiful portrait, look up Joseph Sonntag.
