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Portret Stanisława Badeniego, by Kazimierz Pochwalski, oil, 1903

Portret Stanisława Badeniego

Kazimierz Pochwalski

1903

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Museum in Kraków

Dominant colour

Overview

Portret Stanisława Badeniego is a 1903 oil by Kazimierz Pochwalski, held at National Museum in Kraków.

Who painted this?
Kazimierz Pochwalski
When & what style?
1903
Where can I see it?
National Museum in Kraków

About this work

The painting features a man dressed in a black velvet coat with a gold sash around his waist. He holds a staff in his right hand, and his left hand rests on his hip. The background is a rich, dark brown color. The man's attire and the staff he holds suggest a sense of authority and importance. The artist's use of dark colors creates a somber mood, drawing the viewer's attention to the subject's dignified presence. To learn more about the artist's techniques, explore the use of chiaroscuro in his work.

About the artist

Portrait of Kazimierz Pochwalski
Artist

Kazimierz Pochwalski

Kazimierz Teofil Pochwalski (25 December 1855 – 7 November 1940) was a Polish painter known primarily for his portraits, although he produced works in a wide variety of genres.

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