Artwork

Portrait of Artur Grottger

Portrait of Artur Grottger, by Tytus Maleszewski, oil, 1870
Portrait of Artur Grottger, by Tytus Maleszewski, oil, 1870

Portrait of Artur Grottger is an oil painting by Tytus Maleszewski. It dates from 1870 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw.

About this work

Overview

This oil painting, created in 1870 by Tytus Maleszewski, is a portrait of a notable figure. It is currently part of the collection at the National Museum in Warsaw.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Artur Grottger, a man with a serious expression, wearing a fur hat and dark attire with a white collar. His direct gaze engages the viewer, while the dark background emphasizes his presence.

Technique & Style

Maleszewski's use of oil paint achieves a sense of depth and texture, capturing the subtleties of Grottger's features and attire through a range of colors.

Artist & collection

Artist

Tytus Maleszewski

This Polish painter had a habit of painting people who were usually left out of grand portraits.