Artwork

Girl in a red scarf

Girl in a red scarf, by Piotr Michałowski, oil, 1847
Girl in a red scarf, by Piotr Michałowski, oil, 1847

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

Portrait of Piotr Michałowski

Artist

Piotr Michałowski

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.