Artwork
Self-portrait
Self-portrait is an oil painting by Ludwik Stasiak. It dates from 1901 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw.
About this work
Overview
This oil painting, created around 1901, is a self-portrait of Ludwik Józef Stasiak, a multifaceted Polish artist and writer. The work is characterized by a juxtaposition of detailed foreground and loosely rendered background, showcasing Stasiak's expressive technique.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is Stasiak himself, portrayed with a serious expression, holding an unidentified small object in his right hand. The image conveys a sense of introspection, with the subject's focused gaze drawing the viewer's attention.
Technique & Style
Stasiak employed a mix of detailed and expressive techniques. His face is meticulously rendered, while the background—a suggested cityscape with buildings and a bridge—is executed in loose, colorful brushstrokes with visible impasto, creating a textured, almost sketch-like effect.
History & Provenance
The self-portrait is part of the National Museum in Warsaw's collection, reflecting Stasiak's recognized contribution to Polish art and literature, alongside his work in magazines like *Bluszcz*, *Kłosy*, and *Tygodnik Illustrowany*.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ludwik Józef Stasiak (13 August 1858 – 3 December 1924) was a Polish painter, cartoonist, journalist, art historian and publisher.
The Artist's Mother (Anne Orr, Mrs John Guthrie, 1817 - 1896)
By Lightlamp – Portrait of Artist's Aunt
Ane Marie Rohde, née Schmidt. The artist's mother.
Portrait of Izabela née von Flemming, Princess Czartoryska (1746–1835)
The Artist's Mother
Mary Walker Waugh
Self-Portrait
Portrait of His Mother
The Artist's Mother
Beatrix Fielden-Kaye
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Untitled. [Portrait of a woman]