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Portret Philippa Olberich (1732-1804), intendenta solnego

Portret Philippa Olberich (1732-1804), intendenta solnego, by Franciszek Ignacy Molitor, oil, 1791
Portret Philippa Olberich (1732-1804), intendenta solnego, by Franciszek Ignacy Molitor, oil, 1791

Portret Philippa Olberich (1732-1804), intendenta solnego is an oil painting by Franciszek Ignacy Molitor. It dates from 1791 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Kraków.

About this work

Overview

Portret Philippa Olberich is a portrait painted by Franciszek Ignacy Molitor in 1791, depicting Philippa Olberich (1732-1804), a salt administration intendenta. The work is part of the collection at the National Museum in Kraków.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait captures Philippa Olberich, a figure of administrative authority, conveyed through his dignified, direct gaze and formal attire. His white hair, styled fashionably, and ornate red jacket with gold accents and white lace collar, signify his status.

Technique & Style

Molitor employed oil paint to achieve a rich, textured quality. The composition utilizes chiaroscuro, juxtaposing a dark background with illuminated facial features, to create depth, contrast, and a sense of dramatic presence.

History & Provenance

Created in 1791, the painting is now housed at the National Museum in Kraków, providing insight into late 18th-century Polish portraiture and the life of its subject, a salt intendenta.

Artist & collection