Artwork
Self-portrait
Self-portrait is an unspecified painting by the Biedermeier artist Józafat Ignacy Łukaszewicz. It dates from 1845 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw.
About this work
This portrait painting features a man with dark hair, dressed in a black coat over a white shirt and a blue scarf with a white pattern.
This portrait painting features a man with dark hair, dressed in a black coat over a white shirt and a blue scarf with a white pattern. The background is a muted brown color.
The man's attire suggests a formal or professional setting, possibly from the 19th century. His expression is neutral, with a slight hint of seriousness.
The painting's style and subject matter evoke a sense of realism, characteristic of the time period. To learn more about the artist's techniques and style, explore the works of Józafat Ignacy Łukaszewicz.
Overview
This self-portrait, painted in 1845 by Józafat Ignacy Łukaszewicz, is a representative work from the Biedermeier period. It is a portrait of the artist himself, executed in a realistic style.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a man with dark hair, dressed in formal attire consisting of a black coat, white shirt, and blue scarf with a white pattern. His neutral expression conveys a sense of seriousness, suggesting a professional or formal context.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by a realistic representation of the subject, consistent with the artistic tendencies of the time. The muted brown background and attention to detail in the subject's attire contribute to the overall sense of realism.
History & Provenance
The self-portrait is part of the collection at the National Museum in Warsaw, indicating its significance within the cultural heritage of Poland.
Artist & collection
Artist
Józefat Ignacy Łukaszewicz (Lithuanian: Juozapas Ignotas Lukaševičius; 6 November 1789 – 3 January 1850) was a Polish-Lithuanian painter.
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