Woman's head in a cap, back view, study for the painting “Defence of Olsztyn by Karliński”
1890
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
1890
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
This painting shows the back of a woman's head, wearing a cap. The cap is dark, and the woman's hair is covered. Her head is turned slightly to the right. The background is a mix of green and blue. The woman's head is painted in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the folds of her clothing and the shape of her head. The colors are muted, with shades of brown and gray dominating the palette. The painting is a study for a larger work, "Defence of Olsztyn by Karliński." To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up Kazimierz Alchimowicz.
