1869
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
Study of a young woman is a 1869 oil by Stanisław Chlebowski, held at National Museum in Warsaw.
The painting depicts a young woman with her hand raised to her chin, gazing downward. She has dark hair and wears a white, off-the-shoulder garment. The background is dark, and the overall atmosphere is somber. A quiet detail is the subtle play of light on the woman's face and shoulder, which adds depth to the portrait. This effect is achieved through the use of chiaroscuro, a technique that emphasizes contrasts between light and dark. To learn more about the artist behind this piece, look up Stanisław Chlebowski.
Stanisław Chlebowski (1835–1884) was a Polish painter. He was a renowned specialist in Oriental themes and history painting.
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