Portrait of a young woman, study
1845
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
1845
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
This portrait is a study of a young woman, painted in oil on canvas. The subject is depicted from the chest up, facing left with her head turned to look directly at the viewer. Her dark hair is styled in an updo adorned with a red flower on the right side, and she wears a white top. The background is a muted beige color with a darker brush stroke behind the subject's head. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the portrait. The subject's face and hair are illuminated, while the background and clothing are cast in shadow. To learn more about the artist's techniques, explore the use of chiaroscuro.
