Who painted Portrait of Aniela Nowicka née Popławska?

Portrait of Aniela Nowicka née Popławska was painted by Jan Rustem in 1807.

Where can I see Portrait of Aniela Nowicka née Popławska?

Portrait of Aniela Nowicka née Popławska is held by National Museum in Warsaw.

Artwork

Portrait of Aniela Nowicka née Popławska

Portrait of Aniela Nowicka née Popławska is an oil painting by Jan Rustem. It dates from 1807 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw.

About this work

Overview

Portrait of Aniela Nowicka née Popławska is an 1807 oil painting by Jan Rustem, an Armenian-born artist prominent in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. The work is part of the National Museum in Warsaw's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Aniela Nowicka née Popławska, a woman of the era, with attention to detail in her serene expression, dark curly hair, and elegantly draped green shawl with patterned trim. Her direct gaze engages the viewer.

Technique & Style

Rustem executed the portrait with precision, characteristic of early 19th-century portraiture. The muted gray background contrasts with the subject's vibrant, meticulously rendered features and attire.

History & Provenance

Created in 1807, the painting is attributed to Jan Rustem, a noted portraitist and long-time professor at Vilnius University. It is now held in the National Museum in Warsaw.

Context

The work reflects Rustem's practice of portraying notable figures of his time, contributing to the artistic landscape of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.

Artist & collection

Artist

Jan Rustem

Jan Rustem (Armenian: Յան Ռուստամ; 1762 – 21 June 1835) was a painter of Armenian ethnicity who lived and worked in the territories of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth.

Museum

National Museum in Warsaw

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