Who painted Portrait of Stanisław Łomiński?

Portrait of Stanisław Łomiński was painted by Józef Mehoffer in 1922.

Where can I see Portrait of Stanisław Łomiński?

Portrait of Stanisław Łomiński is held by National Museum in Kraków.

Can I buy a print of Portrait of Stanisław Łomiński?

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Artwork

Portrait of Stanisław Łomiński

Józef Mehoffer , 1922

Portrait of Stanisław Łomiński is an oil painting by Józef Mehoffer. It dates from 1922 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Kraków.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1922, this oil portrait by Józef Mehoffer captures Stanisław Łomiński seated in a formal pose. The figure is rendered in a dark suit with a crisp white shirt and a subdued tie, set against a red, patterned wall that adds a subtle decorative backdrop. The work is part of the National Museum in Kraków’s collection, representing Mehoffer’s mature period within the Young Poland movement.

Subject & Meaning

The sitter, Stanisław Łomiński, is presented with a composed demeanor, his right arm resting on the chair’s armrest and the left placed calmly on his lap. The attire and setting convey a sense of professional stature and dignity, while the restrained expression hints at the personal character of the individual, allowing viewers to infer both social position and inner temperament.

Technique & Style

Mehoffer employs a refined oil technique, balancing chiaroscuro to model the figure’s volume against the vivid red background.

Mehoffer employs a refined oil technique, balancing chiaroscuro to model the figure’s volume against the vivid red background. The brushwork is smooth in the rendering of fabric and skin, contrasted with a more decorative pattern on the wall that reflects the artist’s interest in ornamental design. Color choices—deep blacks, crisp whites, and a saturated red—enhance depth and emphasize the portrait’s formal atmosphere.

History & Provenance

After its completion, the portrait entered the holdings of the National Museum in Kraków, where it remains on display. Its acquisition reflects the museum’s commitment to preserving works by leading Polish artists of the early twentieth century, particularly those associated with the Young Poland movement, of which Mehoffer was a central figure.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Józef Mehoffer

Józef Mehoffer (19 March 1869 – 8 July 1946) was a Polish painter and decorative artist, one of the leading artists of the Young Poland movement and one of the most revered Polish artists of his time.

Museum

National Museum in Kraków

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