Artwork

Portrait of Emeryk Hutten-Czapski

Portrait of Emeryk Hutten-Czapski, by Olga Boznańska, unspecified, 1930
Portrait of Emeryk Hutten-Czapski, by Olga Boznańska, unspecified, 1930

Portrait of Emeryk Hutten-Czapski is an unspecified painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Olga Boznańska. It dates from 1930 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Kraków.

About this work

Overview

The Portrait of Emeryk Hutten-Czapski is a 1930 painting by Olga Boznańska, currently held at the National Museum in Kraków.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Emeryk Hutten-Czapski seated in a chair, gazing directly at the viewer. He is dressed in formal attire, with a white shirt and dark tie, and has a receding hairline.

Technique & Style

The painting features a mottled brown background with visible brushstrokes, creating a subtle and restrained atmosphere that emphasizes the subject's face and expression.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Olga Boznańska

Artist

Olga Boznańska

Olga Boznańska (15 April 1865 – 26 October 1940) was a Polish painter who was stylistically associated with the French impressionism, though she rejected this label.