Artwork
Selbstporträt
Selbstporträt is an oil painting by Aleksander Augustynowicz. It dates from 1898 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Kraków.
About this work
Overview
Self-Portrait is a self-representational oil painting by Aleksander Augustynowicz, executed in 1898. The work captures the artist's likeness, characterized by a contemplative demeanor.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is the artist himself, portrayed in a state of quiet introspection. His attire—a gray suit, white shirt, black tie, and white collar—suggests professionalism and artistic identity, reinforced by the palette and brushes he holds.
Technique & Style
The painting employs chiaroscuro, a strong contrast between light and dark, to create depth and emphasize the subject's face against a subtly graded dark brown to black background.
History & Provenance
Self-Portrait is part of the collection at the National Museum in Kraków, indicating its recognized cultural and artistic significance within Polish heritage.
Artist & collection
Artist
Aleksander Augustynowicz (1865–1944) was an artist, born in Iskrzynia.
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