Caricature of Jan Wasilewski /?/
1900
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
1900
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
This painting shows a man in a military uniform, standing in front of a cloudy sky. He wears a blue jacket with gold epaulets, a red sash, and white pants with red stripes. His face is distorted, with a large nose and mouth. He holds a sword in his right hand and a hat in his left. In the background, there's a green cannon and a small toy soldier. The overall mood is somber, with dark clouds looming behind the figure. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts of light and dark to create a sense of volume, you can explore more of Konstanty Górski's work.
