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Portrait of Johann Hausner Sr.

Karl Gottlieb Schweikart

1822

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Museum in Kraków

Portrait

Dominant colour

Portrait of Johann Hausner Sr. is a 1822 oil by Karl Gottlieb Schweikart, held at National Museum in Kraków.

Who painted this?: Karl Gottlieb Schweikart
When & what style?: 1822
Where can I see it?: National Museum in Kraków

About this work

This portrait painting depicts an older man with a serious expression, dressed in formal attire. He wears a dark blue coat over a white shirt and a white cravat, which is tied in a bow at his neck. The background of the painting is a muted brown color. The subject's face is rendered in detail, with visible wrinkles and a prominent nose. His eyes are cast downward, giving the impression that he is lost in thought. The overall effect of the painting is one of quiet contemplation. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting, drawing the viewer's eye to the subject's face. To learn more about this technique, look up chiaroscuro.