Who painted Portrait of a man in a frill?

Portrait of a man in a frill was painted by Teodor Axentowicz in 1891.

Where can I see Portrait of a man in a frill?

Portrait of a man in a frill is held by National Museum in Warsaw.

What movement is Portrait of a man in a frill?

Portrait of a man in a frill is associated with Post-Impressionism.

Artwork

Portrait of a man in a frill

Teodor Axentowicz , 1891

Portrait of a man in a frill is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Teodor Axentowicz. It dates from 1891 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw.

About this work

Overview

Teodor Axentowicz's 1891 oil painting, Portrait of a man in a frill, is a post-impressionist portrait held in the National Museum in Warsaw.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a man with a serious expression, his face partially shadowed, wearing a frilly collar that is the image's focal point.

Technique & Style

Axentowicz employs chiaroscuro, using strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume, as seen in the subtle play of light on the subject's face, highlighting its contours.

History & Provenance

Created by Polish-Armenian painter Teodor Axentowicz, who was also an educator and rector of the Academy of Fine Arts in Kraków, the painting is part of the National Museum in Warsaw's collection.

Artist & collection

Artist

Teodor Axentowicz

Teodor Axentowicz (Armenian: Թեոդոր Աքսենտովիչ, romanized: Tʻeodor Akʻsentovichʻ; 13 May 1859 – 26 August 1938) was a Polish-Armenian painter and university professor.