Who painted Portrait of Ludwika Rozwadowska née Zamoyska?

Portrait of Ludwika Rozwadowska née Zamoyska was painted by Napoleon Iłłakowicz in 1859.

Where can I see Portrait of Ludwika Rozwadowska née Zamoyska?

Portrait of Ludwika Rozwadowska née Zamoyska is held by National Museum in Warsaw.

What movement is Portrait of Ludwika Rozwadowska née Zamoyska?

Portrait of Ludwika Rozwadowska née Zamoyska is associated with Realism.

Artwork

Portrait of Ludwika Rozwadowska née Zamoyska

Napoleon Iłłakowicz , 1859

Portrait of Ludwika Rozwadowska née Zamoyska is an unspecified painting by the Realist artist Napoleon Iłłakowicz. It dates from 1859 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw.

About this work

Overview

Portrait of Ludwika Rozwadowska née Zamoyska is a realist painting created in 1859 by Napoleon Iłłakowicz, a Lithuanian-Polish artist. The work portrays its subject in a direct and unadorned manner, characteristic of the realist style.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts Ludwika Rozwadowska née Zamoyska with a calm expression, her face slightly turned towards the viewer. Her features include light brown hair, light skin, and greenish eyes. A light-colored collar is subtly visible at her neck.

Technique & Style

Iłłakowicz employed soft brushstrokes to achieve smooth, natural skin tones. The composition utilizes chiaroscuro, with a dark, blurry background that focuses attention on the subject's face and neck, emphasizing the play of light and shadow.

History & Provenance

Napoleon Iłłakowicz, a veteran of the November Uprising and former student of Jan Rustem at Vilnius University, later emigrated to France. The portrait is now part of the National Museum in Warsaw's collection.