Who painted Portrait of Antoni Paszyc, colonel?

Portrait of Antoni Paszyc, colonel was painted by Jan Nepomucen Głowacki in 1838.

Where can I see Portrait of Antoni Paszyc, colonel?

Portrait of Antoni Paszyc, colonel is held by National Museum in Warsaw.

Artwork

Portrait of Antoni Paszyc, colonel

Portrait of Antoni Paszyc, colonel is an oil painting by Jan Nepomucen Głowacki. It dates from 1838 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw.

About this work

Overview

The Portrait of Antoni Paszyc, colonel, is an oil painting created by Jan Nepomucen Głowacki in 1838. It is now held by the National Museum in Warsaw.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Antoni Paszyc, a military officer, in a formal attire, conveying a sense of quiet dignity and introspection. His serious expression and direct gaze engage the viewer.

Technique & Style

Głowacki employed chiaroscuro to create depth and volume in the painting, achieving a high level of detail with intricate textures and subtle color gradations. The use of this technique contributes to the overall effect of the portrait.

History & Provenance

Głowacki, a prominent Polish painter, studied at various European art academies before returning to Kraków in 1828. His work on the Portrait of Antoni Paszyc reflects his skill as a realist painter of the Romantic era.

Artist & collection

Artist

Jan Nepomucen Głowacki

Jan Nepomucen Głowacki (1802 – July 28, 1847) was a Polish realist painter of the Romantic era, regarded as the most outstanding landscape painter of the early 19th century in Poland under the foreign partitions.

Museum

National Museum in Warsaw

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