Artwork

Portrait of colonel Konstanty Fiszer

Portrait of colonel Konstanty Fiszer, by Józef Simmler, oil, 1863
Portrait of colonel Konstanty Fiszer, by Józef Simmler, oil, 1863

Portrait of colonel Konstanty Fiszer is an oil painting by the Realist artist Józef Simmler. It dates from 1863 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw.

About this work

Overview

This oil painting, created in 1863, is a portrait of Colonel Konstanty Fiszer by Polish artist Józef Simmler. It is a representative work of Simmler's classical style and is held in the National Museum in Warsaw.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Colonel Fiszer standing in a dark room, dressed in formal attire, with a serious and stern expression. His downward-cast eyes and firm mouth convey a sense of gravity, while the dark surroundings and chiaroscuro effect emphasize his somber mood.

Technique & Style

The painting exemplifies the realism movement, characterized by its faithful representation of the subject. Simmler's use of chiaroscuro creates a dramatic contrast between light and dark, drawing attention to the colonel's face and underscoring his serious demeanor.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Józef Simmler

Artist

Józef Simmler

Józef Simmler (March 14, 1823, in Warsaw – March 1, 1868, in Warsaw) was a Polish painter known for his classical style and his Polish subjects.