Portrait of Francis de Sales Lewental
1885
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
1885
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
This painting shows a man sitting in a red chair, wearing a black suit with a white shirt and black bow tie. He has short dark hair and a beard, and is looking to the right. His left hand rests on a table with a red patterned cloth, holding a newspaper or paper. His right hand rests on the arm of the chair. The background is dark, with a subtle pattern of red and black. The overall mood is somber and introspective. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
