Artwork
Portrait of Teresa Żebrawska née Hanowicz

Portrait of Teresa Żebrawska née Hanowicz is an oil painting by the Biedermeier artist Franciszek Ksawery Lampi. It dates from 1838 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Kraków.
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Overview
The Portrait of Teresa Żebrawska née Hanowicz is an oil painting created by Franciszek Ksawery Lampi in 1838. It is now part of the National Museum in Kraków's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Teresa Żebrawska, a woman from an aristocratic background, dressed in formal attire with a black dress, red shawl, and white veil, adorned with gold jewelry. She gazes directly at the viewer with a neutral expression, set against a dark background.
Technique & Style
Lampi's work is characterized by its attention to detail and realistic representation, evident in the textures of the subject's clothing and jewelry. The painting is associated with the Biedermeier style, known for its straightforward and detailed portrayal.
History & Provenance
Franciszek Ksawery Lampi, a painter of Austrian birth and Italian heritage, settled in Warsaw in 1815 and became a prominent portrait artist among the city's aristocracy, building on his experience from the late Stanisław II Augustus era.
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Artist
Franciszek Ksawery Lampi, also known as Franz Xaver Lampi (22 January 1782 – 22 July 1852), was a Polish Romantic painter born in Austria of ethnic Italian background.
















