Artwork

Portrait of Michał Górski, Nałęcz coat of arms,ensign of Samogitia

Portrait of Michał Górski, Nałęcz coat of arms,ensign of Samogitia, by Unknown, oil, 1800
Portrait of Michał Górski, Nałęcz coat of arms,ensign of Samogitia, by Unknown, oil, 1800

Portrait of Michał Górski, Nałęcz coat of arms,ensign of Samogitia is an oil painting by Unknown. It dates from 1800 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw. The Portrait of Michał Górski, Nałęcz coat of arms, ensign of Samogitia is an oil painting depicting a man in formal attire.

About this work

Overview

The Portrait of Michał Górski, Nałęcz coat of arms, ensign of Samogitia is an oil painting depicting a man in formal attire.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is shown with a shaved head, wearing a dark jacket with a red sash and white emblem, holding a golden object, suggesting importance and authority. The attire and symbols may indicate his status or affiliation.

Technique & Style

The painting is executed in oil paint, a medium allowing for rich color and detail, used here to render the subject's formal clothing and symbolic accessories.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

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