Artwork
Self-portrait with palette
Self-portrait with palette is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Maria Gażycz. It dates from 1898 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw.
About this work
Overview
Self-portrait with palette is a 1898 oil painting by Maria Gażycz, a Polish artist and nun. It is a representative work of the post-impressionist style.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the artist seated, holding a palette in her left hand, dressed in a dark habit with lace details. The simple background emphasizes her face and hands, suggesting a contemplative or professional atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Gażycz employed soft lighting to capture the textures of her dress and skin, creating a nuanced representation of herself. The post-impressionist style is evident in the painting's focus on expressive detail and everyday subject matter.
History & Provenance
The painting is now part of the National Museum in Warsaw's collection, indicating its significance within Polish art heritage.
Artist & collection
Artist
Maria Gażycz, née Maria Nowina-Chrzanowska (20 March 1860, Vishera, Kursk Governorate – 13 September 1935, Grodno) was a Belarusian-born Polish figure painter, art restorer, and nun in the order of the Sisters of the Holy Family of…
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