Study of a female head
1873
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
1873
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
The painting is a portrait of a woman's head, depicted in a somber and introspective manner. Her dark hair is pulled back, and she wears a dark jacket with a white collar. The background is dark, which helps to focus attention on the subject's face. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, with the subject's features emerging from the shadows. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, as if the subject is lost in thought. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of light and shadow, you might want to explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
