Portrait of the artist’s father
1837
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
1837
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
Portrait of the artist’s father is a 1837 oil by Piotr Michałowski, held at National Museum in Warsaw.
This painting is a portrait of an older man. He is shown from the chest up, facing left. The man is wearing a dark jacket over a white shirt. The background is dark. The man's face is painted with soft, gentle brushstrokes. His eyes are cast downward, and his expression is calm. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who painted this portrait, you might want to look up Piotr Michałowski.
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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