Artwork
Portrait of a young woman, study
Portrait of a young woman, study is an oil painting by Piotr Michałowski. It dates from 1845 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw.
About this work
Overview
Portrait of a young woman, study is a 1845 oil painting by Piotr Michałowski, a Polish artist associated with the Romantic period.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a young woman from the chest up, gazing directly at the viewer. Her dark hair is styled in an updo with a red flower, and she wears a white top against a muted beige background.
Technique & Style
Michałowski's use of chiaroscuro creates depth and dimensionality, with the subject's face and hair illuminated against a shadowy background and clothing.
History & Provenance
The painting is held in the National Museum in Warsaw, created by an artist who balanced his practice with roles as a legal advocate, administrator, and social activist.
Artist & collection
Artist
Piotr Michałowski (July 2, 1800 – June 9, 1855) was a Polish painter of the Romantic period, especially known for his many portraits, and oil studies of horses.
