Portrait of Aniela Geppert
1881
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Kraków
1881
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Kraków
This painting shows a woman with a pale face and dark hair, wearing a white headscarf that covers her head and neck. Her eyes are cast downward, and her skin appears almost translucent against the dark background. The brushstrokes are visible, giving the painting a textured look. 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 behind this work, you might want to look up Witold Pruszkowski.
