Artwork
Self-portrait with palette
Self-portrait with palette is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Wincenty Wodzinowski. It dates from 1898 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw.
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Overview
Self-portrait with palette is a painting created by Wincenty Wodzinowski in 1898. It is an oil on canvas work currently held in the National Museum in Warsaw.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the artist himself, dressed in a dark suit and white shirt, holding a paintbrush and a palette laden with colors. The plain black background emphasizes his face and attire.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth, making the subject's face appear lifelike. The detailed rendering of the brush and palette adds to the overall sense of realism, characteristic of post-impressionist works.
History & Provenance
Wincenty Wodzinowski, associated with the Young Poland movement, executed this self-portrait in 1898. The painting is part of the National Museum in Warsaw's collection.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Wincenty Wodzinowski (1866 in Igołomia – 1940 in Kraków) was a Polish painter and art teacher; associated with the Young Poland movement.
