Artwork

Portrait of a man

Portrait of a man, by Zenon Łęski, oil, 1896
Portrait of a man, by Zenon Łęski, oil, 1896

Portrait of a man is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Zenon Łęski. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw.

About this work

Overview

Portrait of a man is an oil painting created by Zenon Łęski in 1896. It is held at the National Museum in Warsaw.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a man with short dark hair and a mustache, seated in a chair with his arms crossed. His neutral expression and gaze to the right convey a sense of formality and restraint.

Technique & Style

Executed in oil paint, the portrait showcases Łęski's skill with the medium. The subject's dark attire is set against a light background, creating a somber atmosphere.

Artist & collection

Artist

Zenon Łęski

Polish painter Zenon Łęski left small, intimate portraits like Portrait of a man from 1891.