Artwork
Portrait of Jan Krasicki, Rogala coat of arms (ca. 1764–1831) in a dark blue uniform jacket of the 14th Potocki Infantry Regiment
Portrait of Jan Krasicki, Rogala coat of arms (ca. 1764–1831) in a dark blue uniform jacket of the 14th Potocki Infantry Regiment is an oil painting by the Neoclassicist artist Józef Pitschmann. It dates from 1796 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw.
About this work
Overview
This oil painting, created in 1796 by Austrian-born Polish artist Józef Pitschmann, is a portrait of Jan Krasicki in military uniform. It is a representative work of the neoclassical style and is now part of the National Museum in Warsaw's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Jan Krasicki, a member of the 14th Potocki Infantry Regiment, in a dark blue uniform jacket with gold buttons and a white cravat, conveying a sense of dignity and seriousness.
Technique & Style
Pitschmann's use of soft brushstrokes effectively captures the texture of Krasicki's hair and the folds of his clothing, while the gold buttons on his jacket are highlighted against the dark fabric, drawing attention to the details of his uniform.
Artist & collection
Artist
Józef Franciszek Jan Pitschmann, or Franz Joseph Pitschmann (1758 – 1 September 1834) was an Austrian-born Polish portrait painter.
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