Who painted Portrait of Adam Mickiewicz?

Portrait of Adam Mickiewicz was painted by Józef Oleszkiewicz in 1828.

Where can I see Portrait of Adam Mickiewicz?

Portrait of Adam Mickiewicz is held by National Museum in Kraków.

Artwork

Portrait of Adam Mickiewicz

Portrait of Adam Mickiewicz is an oil painting by Józef Oleszkiewicz. It dates from 1828 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Kraków.

About this work

Overview

Painted in 1828 by Józef Oleszkiewicz, *Portrait of Adam Mickiewicz* is an oil-on-canvas work portraying the renowned Polish poet in a traditional, direct style characteristic of early 19th-century portraiture. It is part of the National Museum in Kraków's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Adam Mickiewicz, a prominent literary figure, in formal attire (a white shirt and black jacket) with a stack of books beside him, suggesting an intellectual or professional context that aligns with his role as a poet.

Technique & Style

Oleszkiewicz employed chiaroscuro to create depth, focusing attention on Mickiewicz's face and upper body through strategic lighting contrasts, a hallmark of the period's portraiture techniques.

History & Provenance

Created in 1828 by Polish artist Józef Oleszkiewicz, the painting is now housed in the National Museum in Kraków, reflecting its cultural significance within Polish heritage.

Artist & collection

Artist

Józef Oleszkiewicz

Józef Oleszkiewicz (Lithuanian: Juozapas Oleškevičius, Russian: Юзеф Иванович Олешкевич; c.1777 – 5 October 1830) was a Polish painter, active in Vilnius and then in Saint Petersburg during Tsar Alexander I's reign,…

Museum

National Museum in Kraków

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