Artwork
Portrait of Józefa Ostrowska
Portrait of Józefa Ostrowska is an oil painting by Piotr Michałowski. It dates from 1837 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Kraków.
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Overview
Portrait of Józefa Ostrowska is an oil painting created by Piotr Michałowski around 1837. It is now part of the National Museum in Kraków's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a woman, shown from the shoulders up, with her face turned slightly to the right. She wears a dark jacket over a white collared shirt and has a bobbed hairstyle.
Technique & Style
Michałowski's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth, with the subject's face and hair highlighted against a darker background.
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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.
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