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Portrait of Józef Bohdan Zaleski, by Leon Kapliński, oil, 1857

Portrait of Józef Bohdan Zaleski

Leon Kapliński

1857

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Museum in Kraków

Dominant colour

Overview

Portrait of Józef Bohdan Zaleski is a 1857 oil by Leon Kapliński, held at National Museum in Kraków.

Who painted this?
Leon Kapliński
When & what style?
1857
Where can I see it?
National Museum in Kraków

About this work

This portrait depicts a man with a dark beard and mustache, wearing a black coat with white cuffs. He stands with his hands clasped together in front of him. The background is a dark brown wall with a crucifix hanging on it. The man's attire and the crucifix suggest a religious or formal setting. The artist's use of dark colors and the subject's serious expression create a somber mood. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this piece, you can look up Leon Kapliński.

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