Who painted Portrait of Michał Kleofas Ogiński?

Portrait of Michał Kleofas Ogiński was painted by Josef Grassi in 1807.

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Portrait of Michał Kleofas Ogiński is held by National Museum in Kraków.

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Artwork

Portrait of Michał Kleofas Ogiński

Josef Grassi , 1807

Portrait of Michał Kleofas Ogiński is an oil painting by Josef Grassi. It dates from 1807 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Kraków.

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Overview

The Portrait of Michał Kleofas Ogiński is an oil-on-canvas painting created by Josef Grassi around 1807. It is a portrait of the Polish-Lithuanian statesman and composer Michał Kleofas Ogiński.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is depicted wearing a black military jacket with red lapels and gold tassels, indicating his status as a military officer. He holds a piece of paper, possibly a message or document, in his right hand.

Technique & Style

The portrait features a cloudy sky and trees in the background, adding depth to the composition. Grassi's use of oil paint captures the details of Ogiński's attire and expression.

History & Provenance

The painting is held in the collection of the National Museum in Kraków. Josef Grassi, the artist, was an Austrian painter known for his work in portraiture and historical scenes.

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Artist

Josef Grassi

Josef Grassi (22 April 1757 – 7 January 1838) was an Austrian portrait and history painter. His middle name is usually given as "Maria", although there is evidence that it was actually "Mathias". He is also called "Giuseppe Grassi".