Artwork
Portrait of Aleksander Odrowąż Bębnowski
Portrait of Aleksander Odrowąż Bębnowski is an oil painting by the Realist artist Ivan Khrutsky. It dates from 1847 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw.
About this work
Overview
Portrait of Aleksander Odrowąż Bębnowski is an 1847 oil painting by Ivan Khrutsky, a Polish-Russian artist of Belarusian descent. The work exemplifies the realism movement, characterized by its straightforward and detailed depiction of the subject.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait presents Aleksander Odrowąż Bębnowski, a man of discerning appearance, dressed in a dark jacket, white shirt, and black bow tie, set against a somber background. His serious expression and meticulously rendered facial features are central to the composition.
Technique & Style
Khrutsky employed oil paint to achieve a realistic effect, emphasizing detail in the subject's face and attire. The dark background serves to accentuate the sitter, a common technique in mid-19th-century portraiture to enhance the subject's presence.
History & Provenance
Created in 1847, the painting is now part of the National Museum in Warsaw's collection, ensuring its preservation and public accessibility.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jan Chrucki (Ivan Fomich Khrutsky, Russian: Иван Фомич Хруцкий; Belarusian: Іван Хруцкі; 1810–1885) was a Polish-Russian painter of Belarusian descent known by his still lifes and portraits.
