Who painted Copy of “Self-portrait” of Antoni Brodowski?

Copy of “Self-portrait” of Antoni Brodowski was painted by Rafał Hadziewicz in 1830.

Where can I see Copy of “Self-portrait” of Antoni Brodowski?

Copy of “Self-portrait” of Antoni Brodowski is held by National Museum in Warsaw.

What movement is Copy of “Self-portrait” of Antoni Brodowski?

Copy of “Self-portrait” of Antoni Brodowski is associated with Neoclassicism.

Artwork

Copy of “Self-portrait” of Antoni Brodowski

Rafał Hadziewicz , 1830

Copy of “Self-portrait” of Antoni Brodowski is an oil painting by the Neoclassicist artist Rafał Hadziewicz. It dates from 1830 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw.

About this work

Overview

In 1830 Rafał Hadziewicz produced an oil on canvas replica of a self‑portrait originally painted by Antoni Brodowski. Executed in the neoclassical idiom that characterized Hadziewicz’s career, the work now forms part of the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw.

Subject & Meaning

The image presents a middle‑aged man dressed in a dark coat and white cravat, his curly hair framing a direct, solemn gaze. The plain black background eliminates any narrative setting, concentrating attention on the sitter’s facial expression and attire, thereby emphasizing his personal identity rather than a broader story.

Technique & Style

Hadziewicz employed a restrained chiaroscuro, using a single light source to model the figure’s features against the dark field. The brushwork is smooth and controlled, reflecting the neoclassical preference for clarity and idealized form, while the limited palette underscores the portrait’s formal, academic tone.

History & Provenance

The copy was created as a faithful reproduction of Brodowski’s own self‑portrait, a practice common among 19th‑century academicians for study and dissemination. After its completion, the painting entered the holdings of Warsaw’s National Museum, where it remains displayed as an example of Hadziewicz’s portraiture and his engagement with classical artistic principles.

Artist & collection

Artist

Rafał Hadziewicz

Rafał Hadziewicz (13 October 1803 – 7 September 1883) was a Polish painter; primarily of portraits and religious works, and an expert on ancient culture.