Artwork

Portrait of a young girl

Portrait of a young girl, by Konstanty Mańkowski, oil, 1889
Portrait of a young girl, by Konstanty Mańkowski, oil, 1889

Portrait of a young girl is an oil painting by Konstanty Mańkowski. It dates from 1889 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw.

About this work

Overview

This oil painting, created around 1889 by Konstanty Mańkowski, is a portrait of a young girl. It is part of the National Museum's collection in Warsaw.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is depicted with a neutral expression, her head turned slightly to the left. Her dark hair is styled in an updo, and she wears a dark, high-necklined dress.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth, with the subject's face and upper body emerging from the shadows, giving the portrait a three-dimensional quality.

Artist & collection