Who painted Self-Portrait?

Self-Portrait was painted by Olga Boznańska in 1906.

Where can I see Self-Portrait?

Self-Portrait is held by National Museum in Kraków.

What movement is Self-Portrait?

Self-Portrait is associated with Post-Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Self-Portrait?

Museum-quality prints of Self-Portrait are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Self-Portrait

Olga Boznańska , 1906

Self-Portrait is an unspecified painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Olga Boznańska. It dates from 1906 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Kraków.

About this work

Overview

Olga Boznańska’s Self-Portrait, executed in 1906, is part of the collection of the National Museum in Kraków. The canvas presents the artist herself, rendered in a restrained palette of dark tones, and offers a concise yet compelling glimpse of her personal visual language during the early twentieth century.

Subject & Meaning

The work portrays a woman with her hair pulled back, dressed in a dark turtleneck and a matching jacket or shawl. Her expression is neutral, and she looks directly at the viewer, suggesting a calm self‑assessment rather than overt narrative, inviting contemplation of identity and artistic presence.

Technique & Style

Boznańska employs loose, visible brushstrokes to model the face, creating a tactile surface that conveys immediacy. The background consists of mottled, muted hues that recede, allowing the figure to emerge with subtle contrast. This handling reflects her affinity for impressionistic texture within a restrained, almost portrait‑studio setting.

History & Provenance

Created in the year 1906, the painting entered the holdings of the National Museum in Kraków, where it remains on display. Its acquisition has contributed to the museum’s representation of Polish modernism and provides scholars with a reference point for Boznańska’s self‑representation during a pivotal phase of her career.

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Artist

Olga Boznańska

Olga Boznańska (15 April 1865 – 26 October 1940) was a Polish painter who was stylistically associated with the French impressionism, though she rejected this label.