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Study of a Bearded Peasant, by Piotr Michałowski, oil, 1837

Study of a Bearded Peasant

Piotr Michałowski

1837

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Museum in Kraków

Dominant colour

Overview

Study of a Bearded Peasant is a 1837 oil by Piotr Michałowski, held at National Museum in Kraków.

Who painted this?
Piotr Michałowski
When & what style?
1837
Where can I see it?
National Museum in Kraków

About this work

This painting depicts a bearded man with a serious expression. He has a long white beard and is wearing a dark jacket. The background is dark, which helps to highlight the subject's face and beard. The artist has used thick brushstrokes to create a textured effect, particularly in the subject's beard and clothing. The overall mood of the painting is somber and introspective. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this piece, you might want to look up Piotr Michałowski.

About the artist

Portrait of Piotr Michałowski
Artist

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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