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Portrait of Erazm Barącz, by Leon Wyczółkowski, oil, 1908

Portrait of Erazm Barącz

Leon Wyczółkowski

1908

oil

paperboard

From the collection of National Museum in Kraków

Dominant colour

Overview

Portrait of Erazm Barącz is a 1908 oil by Leon Wyczółkowski, held at National Museum in Kraków.

Who painted this?
Leon Wyczółkowski
When & what style?
1908
Where can I see it?
National Museum in Kraków

About this work

This painting shows a man with a short, white beard and hair, wearing a patterned robe with red, gold, and purple colors. The background is dark and blurry, with hints of brown and black. The man's face is turned slightly to the left, and his eyes seem to be looking down. His robe has a high collar and is draped over his shoulders, with intricate patterns and designs visible on the fabric. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye to the subject's face and robe.

About the artist

Portrait of Leon Wyczółkowski
Artist

Leon Wyczółkowski

Leon Jan Wyczółkowski (Polish: ; 11 April 1852 – 27 December 1936) was a Polish painter and educator who was one of the leading painters of the Young Poland movement, as well as the principal representative of Polish Realism in art of the Interbellum.

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