1739
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
Study of an old man's head is a 1739 oil by Szymon Czechowicz, held at National Museum in Warsaw.
This painting is a close-up of an older man's head, with his eyes closed and his face angled slightly to the right. His long, wavy hair is dark brown and his beard is white. The background is a dark brown color. The artist has used oil paint to create a realistic and detailed portrait of the man. The brushstrokes are visible, giving the painting a textured look. The painting is held at the National Museum in Warsaw. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's technique, you might want to look up chiaroscuro.
Szymon Czechowicz (July 1689 – 21 July 1775) was a prominent Polish painter of the Baroque, considered one of the most accomplished painters of 18th century sacral painting in Poland.
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