Artwork

Portrait of Leon Sapieha

Portrait of Leon Sapieha, by Henryk Rodakowski, oil, 1890
Portrait of Leon Sapieha, by Henryk Rodakowski, oil, 1890

Portrait of Leon Sapieha is an oil painting by the Realist artist Henryk Rodakowski. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Kraków.

About this work

Overview

The Portrait of Leon Sapieha is an oil painting created by Henryk Rodakowski in 1890, currently housed at the National Museum in Kraków.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Leon Sapieha, a man of nobility, as indicated by his attire and the sword he holds. He is shown seated in a red chair, wearing a dark red velvet jacket with gold buttons and a white shirt.

Technique & Style

The painting showcases Rodakowski's skill through its attention to detail and realistic style. The subject's clothing and accessories, such as the gold hilt of the sword, are rendered with precision.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Henryk Rodakowski

Artist

Henryk Rodakowski

Henryk Rodakowski (1823–1894) was an artist, born in Lviv.