Artwork

Portrait of Katarzyna Barbara Branicka née Radziwiłł with a parrot.

Portrait of Katarzyna Barbara Branicka née Radziwiłł with a parrot. is an oil painting by Louis de Silvestre. It dates from 1726 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Kraków.

About this work

Overview

This 1726 oil-on-canvas portrait by Louis de Silvestre is part of the National Museum in Kraków's collection. It depicts Katarzyna Barbara Branicka née Radziwiłł with a parrot.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is shown wearing a blue dress with a white shawl and headpiece adorned with flowers, holding a parrot. Her calm demeanor and ornate attire suggest a representation of elegance and refinement.

Technique & Style

The painting showcases de Silvestre's skill in capturing detailed textures, such as the woman's dress and the parrot's feathers. The dark background and draped fabric behind the subject add depth to the composition.

History & Provenance

Louis de Silvestre, a French painter who served as court painter to King Augustus II of Poland and later directed the Royal Academy of Arts in Dresden, created this work in 1726.

Artist & collection

Artist

Louis de Silvestre

Louis de Silvestre (23 June 1675 – 11 April 1760), also known as Louis de Silvestre the Younger, was a French portrait and history painter.

Museum

National Museum in Kraków

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