Portrait of doctor Henryk Struvé

Portrait of doctor Henryk Struvé

Karol Miller

1885

oil

From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw

About this work

This painting is a portrait of a man with a white beard, wearing a dark jacket and holding a book. He sits on a gold chair with red and white upholstery. The background is dark, and the man's face is the main focus of the painting. The man's expression is serious, and he looks directly at the viewer. His beard is well-groomed, and his clothes are formal. The book he holds is open, but the text is not legible. This painting is a portrait of doctor Henryk Struvé, created by artist Karol Miller. The technique used in this painting is chiaroscuro, which creates a strong contrast between light and dark areas.

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