Artwork

Portrait of Ksawery Dybowski

Portrait of Ksawery Dybowski, by Feliks Pęczarski, oil, 1834
Portrait of Ksawery Dybowski, by Feliks Pęczarski, oil, 1834

Portrait of Ksawery Dybowski is an oil painting by the Biedermeier artist Feliks Pęczarski. It dates from 1834 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw.

About this work

Overview

The Portrait of Ksawery Dybowski is an oil painting created by Feliks Pęczarski in 1834. It is part of the National Museum's collection in Warsaw.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts a man, Ksawery Dybowski, with dark hair and a serious expression, dressed in formal attire. His direct gaze engages the viewer, while the blurred background emphasizes his presence.

Technique & Style

Executed in oil paint, the work features visible brushstrokes, characteristic of Pęczarski's style. The artist's focus on the subject's face creates a sense of intimacy and depth.

Artist & collection

Artist

Feliks Pęczarski

Feliks Pęczarski (1804–1862) was an artist, born in Warsaw.