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Portrait of Stanislaus Augustus Poniatowski (1732–1798)
Portrait of Stanislaus Augustus Poniatowski (1732–1798) is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Johann Baptist von Lampi the Elder. It dates from 1796 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Kraków.
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Overview
Johann Baptist von Lampi the Elder completed an oil portrait of Stanisław August Poniatowski in 1796. The work, now part of the National Museum in Kraków’s holdings, presents the Polish monarch in a seated pose characteristic of late‑18th‑century portraiture.
Subject & Meaning
The sitter is the last king of Poland, shown with white hair, a dark coat trimmed with gold, and a blue sash. His right hand rests forward, suggesting a gesture of authority, while a small, smoking object on a nearby table adds a subtle domestic element.
Technique & Style
Executed in the Rococo idiom, the painting employs chiaroscuro to model the figure against a dark background, enhancing three‑dimensionality. Fine brushwork renders the textures of fabric and metal, demonstrating Lampi’s command of detail and his ability to balance elegance with realism.
History & Provenance
Lampi, an Austrian‑Italian painter known for historical and portrait commissions, created the work shortly before relocating to the Russian Empire following the partitions of Poland. The portrait entered the National Museum in Kraków’s collection, where it remains on display.
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Artist
Johann Baptist von Lampi the Elder
Johann Baptist von Lampi the Elder (German: Johann Baptist von Lampi der Ältere, Polish: Jan Chrzciciel Lampi; 31 December 1751 – 11 February 1830) was an Austrian-Italian historical and portrait painter.
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