1881
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Museum in Kraków
Portrait of a Boy is a 1881 oil by Witold Pruszkowski, held at National Museum in Kraków.
The painting depicts a young boy standing upright, facing the viewer directly. He is dressed in a long, dark blue coat with a white shirt and tie underneath, paired with light-colored pants and dark shoes. The boy holds a black hat in his right hand, which is positioned in front of him. The background of the painting is a muted brown color, which helps to draw attention to the boy's figure. The overall atmosphere of the painting is somber and contemplative, with the boy's serious expression contributing to this mood. The artist's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that emphasizes contrasts between light and dark, adds depth and dimension to the painting. If you're interested in learning more about this technique, you can explore it further by looking up chiaroscuro.
Witold Pruszkowski Polish pronunciation: (14 January 1846, Bershad - 10 October 1896, Budapest) was a Polish painter and graphic artist in the Symbolist style.
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