Who painted Portrait of a young woman, sketch?

Portrait of a young woman, sketch was painted by Józef Brodowski the Elder in 1822.

Where can I see Portrait of a young woman, sketch?

Portrait of a young woman, sketch is held by National Museum in Warsaw.

What movement is Portrait of a young woman, sketch?

Portrait of a young woman, sketch is associated with Realism.

Artwork

Portrait of a young woman, sketch

Józef Brodowski the Elder , 1822

Portrait of a young woman, sketch is an oil painting by the Realist artist Józef Brodowski the Elder. It dates from 1822 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw.

About this work

Overview

This oil painting, 'Portrait of a young woman, sketch', was created by Józef Brodowski the Elder around 1822. It is a portrait that blends Classical style with emerging Realist tendencies.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene young woman with light hair, wearing a dark hat and a light green dress. Her calm demeanor is the primary focus, conveyed through a straightforward representation.

Technique & Style

The work is characterized by loose, visible brushstrokes, particularly evident in the rendering of her hair and the background. The artist's use of impasto adds texture, while leaving parts of the painting unfinished contributes to its sketchy quality.

History & Provenance

The painting is part of the National Museum in Warsaw's collection. Józef Brodowski the Elder, active from the late 18th century until 1853, was a Polish painter distinguished from a later namesake by the epithet 'the Elder'.

Artist & collection

Artist

Józef Brodowski the Elder

Józef Brodowski, (c.1775/81 – 1853) was a Polish painter in the Classical style. He is called The Elder to distinguish him from Józef Brodowski (1828–1900), who was apparently not related.