Artwork
Selbstporträt
Selbstporträt is an unspecified painting by Jan Matejko. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Kraków.
About this work
Overview
Jan Matejko's Selbstporträt is a 1894 painting held in the National Museum in Kraków. It is a self-portrait of the artist, a prominent figure in 19th-century Polish history painting.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Matejko with long gray hair and a beard, wearing glasses and a dark jacket against a red background. His serious expression is the focal point, conveying a sense of introspection.
Technique & Style
Executed in a realistic style, the work showcases attention to detail in Matejko's features and attire. The simple, red background serves to emphasize the subject's face.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jan Alojzy Matejko (Polish pronunciation: ; also known as Jan Mateyko; 24 June 1838 – 1 November 1893) was a Polish painter, a leading 19th-century exponent of history painting, known for depicting nodal events from Polish history.
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