Artwork
Portrait of Magdalena Węglińska

Portrait of Magdalena Węglińska is an oil painting by the Neoclassicist artist Johann Niedermann. It dates from 1797 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw.
About this work
Overview
The Portrait of Magdalena Węglińska is an oil painting created by Johann Niedermann in 1797. It is part of the collection at the National Museum in Warsaw.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a woman, Magdalena Węglińska, with a serene expression. She is dressed in a white gown with a lace cap adorned with a blue bow, set against a dark background that highlights her face.
Technique & Style
The painting features thick, textured brushstrokes on the subject's dress, achieved through the impasto technique, where paint is applied heavily to create a raised, almost three-dimensional effect.
Artist & collection
Artist
Johann Niedermann painted portraits and family scenes in oils during the late 1700s and early 1800s.














