Artwork

Portrait of Karol Kollarzowski

Portrait of Karol Kollarzowski, by Marcin Jabłoński, oil, 1835
Portrait of Karol Kollarzowski, by Marcin Jabłoński, oil, 1835

Portrait of Karol Kollarzowski is an oil painting by the Biedermeier artist Marcin Jabłoński. It dates from 1835 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Kraków.

About this work

Overview

The Portrait of Karol Kollarzowski is an oil painting created by Marcin Jabłoński in 1835, currently housed at the National Museum in Kraków.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts a young man, Karol Kollarzowski, dressed in formal attire, with a contemplative gaze directed to the right. His clothing and accessories, including a gold earring, suggest a sense of elegance and refinement.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of oil paint achieves a sense of depth and texture, while the muted brown background allows the subject to take prominence. The overall effect is one of quiet introspection.

Artist & collection

Artist

Marcin Jabłoński

Marcin Jabłoński (1801–1876) was an artist, born in Głogów Małopolski.