Artwork

Portrait of Teresa Potocka née Ossolińska with her grandson Alfred

Johann Baptist von Lampi the Elder , 1800

Portrait of Teresa Potocka née Ossolińska with her grandson Alfred is an oil painting by the Neoclassicist artist Johann Baptist von Lampi the Elder. It dates from 1800 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw.

About this work

Overview

This oil painting, created around 1800 by Johann Baptist von Lampi the Elder, depicts a Polish noblewoman and her grandson. The work is now part of the National Museum in Warsaw's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The subjects are Teresa Potocka, shown seated in a pale green dress and blue skirt, and her grandson Alfred, standing beside her in a yellow outfit. Their formal yet intimate pose conveys a sense of family connection.

Technique & Style

The painting employs chiaroscuro, with strong contrasts between light and shadow, to create a sense of depth. Lampi's neoclassical style is evident in the formal composition and the attention to detail in the subjects' clothing and expressions.

History & Provenance

Lampi created this work after relocating to the Russian Empire, where he gained recognition under Tsar Paul I's patronage following the partitions of Poland.

Artist & collection

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.