Artwork
Girl in a red scarf

Girl in a red scarf is an oil painting by Piotr Michałowski. It dates from 1847 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw.
About this work
Overview
Girl in a red scarf is a 1847 oil painting by Piotr Michałowski, a Polish artist associated with the Romantic period.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a young girl with dark hair, wearing a black top and a red scarf, her face turned slightly to the right with a neutral expression.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of chiaroscuro and a dark background emphasizes the subject's features, while the red scarf adds a vivid accent, characteristic of the Romantic era's focus on emotion and individuality.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the National Museum in Warsaw's collection, created by Michałowski, who was also a legal advocate, city administrator, and social activist.
Artist & collection
Artist
Piotr Michałowski (July 2, 1800 – June 9, 1855) was a Polish painter of the Romantic period, especially known for his many portraits, and oil studies of horses.



















