Portrait of Eustachy Sanguszko

Pochwalski employs chiaroscuro to model the figure, allowing light to illuminate the uniform and facial features against a deep, almost black background. The contrast enhances the three‑dimensionality of the form, while the rich reds of the chair and subtle reflections on the gold accents provide visual balance and depth.

Completed in 1898, the painting entered the National Museum in Kraków’s holdings, where it remains on display. Its acquisition reflects the museum’s commitment to preserving works by prominent Polish artists and documenting the visual culture of the country’s landed elite during the final decades of the 19th century.