Artwork

Portrait of Sister Fryderyka Maszkowska

Portrait of Sister Fryderyka Maszkowska, by Marceli Maszkowski, oil, 1850
Portrait of Sister Fryderyka Maszkowska, by Marceli Maszkowski, oil, 1850

Portrait of Sister Fryderyka Maszkowska is an oil painting by Marceli Maszkowski. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Kraków.

About this work

Overview

The Portrait of Sister Fryderyka Maszkowska is an oil painting created by Marceli Maszkowski around 1850, currently housed at the National Museum in Kraków.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts a woman, identified as Sister Fryderyka Maszkowska, with a gentle smile and direct gaze. Her attire, including a pearl-adorned braid and white dress, suggests a sense of elegance and serenity.

Technique & Style

The artist employed a subtle color palette to convey softness and refinement, capturing the subject's calm demeanor and inviting the viewer to engage with her.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Marceli Maszkowski

Artist

Marceli Maszkowski

Marceli Maszkowski (1837–1862) was an artist, born in Lviv.