Who painted Study of a woman with a girl?

Study of a woman with a girl was painted by Olga Boznańska in 1897.

Where can I see Study of a woman with a girl?

Study of a woman with a girl is held by National Museum in Warsaw.

Artwork

Study of a woman with a girl

Study of a woman with a girl is an oil painting by Olga Boznańska. It dates from 1897 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw.

About this work

Overview

Olga Boznańska’s oil painting titled *Study of a woman with a girl* was executed in 1897. The work is part of the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw, where it is displayed among the museum’s holdings of late‑19th‑century Polish art.

Subject & Meaning

The canvas presents a mother‑figure and a young child positioned side by side, both looking directly at the viewer. The adult wears a green shawl, while the child is dressed in a blue garment, creating a modest contrast of colors that emphasizes their intimate connection.

Technique & Style

Boznańska employed a loose, almost sketch‑like approach: the woman’s dark hair is gathered back and her facial features are rendered with soft, indistinct brushwork, while the girl’s red hair and face are slightly more defined yet still blurred. Muted tonal values and gentle strokes generate a quiet, contemplative atmosphere.

History & Provenance

Since its creation in the late 1890s, the painting has remained in Poland, eventually entering the National Museum’s collection in Warsaw. No record indicates that it has been exhibited elsewhere or transferred between private owners.

Artist & collection

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.

Museum

National Museum in Warsaw

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