Artwork
Copy from the self-portrait of Julian Maszyński

Copy from the self-portrait of Julian Maszyński is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Jan Owidzki. It dates from 1900 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw.
About this work
Overview
This oil painting, titled Copy from the self-portrait of Julian Maszyński, is the work of Jan Owidzki, created in 1900. It is a portrait held at the National Museum in Warsaw.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a man in formal attire, with a serious expression, thick mustache, and neatly combed hair. The subject is believed to be Jan Owidzki himself.
Technique & Style
The artist employed smooth brushstrokes and chiaroscuro, a technique using contrasting light and dark to create depth, resulting in soft shadows on the subject's face. The dark, plain background focuses attention on the figure.
History & Provenance
This portrait is a copy by Jan Owidzki from another painter's self-portrait, specifically that of Julian Maszyński.
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