Artwork
Portrait of Julian Konstanty Ordon
Portrait of Julian Konstanty Ordon is an oil painting by the Realist artist Bolesław Łaszczyński. It dates from 1872 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Kraków.
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Overview
The Portrait of Julian Konstanty Ordon is an oil painting created by Bolesław Łaszczyński in 1872, currently housed at the National Museum in Kraków.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Julian Konstanty Ordon, a man with dark hair and a mustache, dressed in formal attire including a dark jacket and fur coat, suggesting a high social status or occasion.
Technique & Style
The use of chiaroscuro, evident in the contrast between light and dark areas, adds depth to the portrait. The subject's formal clothing is rendered in detail, conveying a sense of luxury.
History & Provenance
Painted in 1872 by Bolesław Łaszczyński, the portrait is now part of the National Museum in Kraków's collection.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Bolesław Łaszczyński (1842–1909) was an artist, born in Grabowo Królewskie.
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