Portrait of Ludwik Méyet, father of Leopold

Portrait of Ludwik Méyet, father of Leopold

Karol Miller

1885

oil

From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw

About this work

This portrait depicts a man with dark hair and a mustache, wearing a black jacket, white shirt, and black bow tie. The background is a muted brown color. The man's facial expression is neutral, and his gaze is directed straight ahead. The painting's style is realistic, with attention to detail in the subject's clothing and features. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the portrait. To learn more about this technique, explore the world of glazing.

More by Karol Miller

Artifact World Gallery — 100,000 artworks Get the app