Artwork

Portrait of Maksymilian Gierymski

Portrait of Maksymilian Gierymski, by Henryk Piątkowski, oil, 1898
Portrait of Maksymilian Gierymski, by Henryk Piątkowski, oil, 1898

Portrait of Maksymilian Gierymski is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Henryk Piątkowski. It dates from 1898 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw.

About this work

Overview

The Portrait of Maksymilian Gierymski is an oil painting created by Henryk Piątkowski in 1898.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts a man with a dark beard and mustache, dressed in formal attire, with a serious expression. The subject's face is the primary focus, set against a plain dark background.

Technique & Style

Thick, textured brushstrokes are used throughout the painting, particularly in the rendering of the subject's beard and collar, creating a three-dimensional effect.

History & Provenance

The painting is held at the National Museum in Warsaw.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Henryk Piątkowski

Artist

Henryk Piątkowski

Henryk Piątkowski (1853–1932) was an artist, born in Kyiv.