Artwork
Portrait of Kazimierz Brodziński
Portrait of Kazimierz Brodziński is an oil painting by Wojciech Stattler. It dates from 1830 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Kraków.
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Overview
This 1830 oil-on-canvas portrait by Wojciech Stattler depicts Kazimierz Brodziński. Stattler was a Polish painter with Swiss aristocratic roots, trained in Vienna and Rome.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait shows a man with dark hair and coat, gazing directly at the viewer. The subject's face is the primary focus, with his eyes and eyebrows rendered in detail.
Technique & Style
Stattler's skill in capturing human expression is evident in the portrait. The dark coat appears to be made of a luxurious material, and the overall style is characteristic of Romantic-era portraiture.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held by the National Museum in Kraków, where Stattler later taught as a professor at the School of Fine Arts, influencing artists such as Jan Matejko.
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Artist
Wojciech Korneli Stattler or Albert Kornel Stattler (20 April 1800 – 6 November 1875) was a Polish Romantic painter of Swiss aristocratic ancestry, who started training in Vienna and at age 17 went to St.
