My Father by Jozef Hanula. A realist bust-length portrait of an older man with a grey mustache and somber expression, wearing a dark suit against a dim background.

My Father

Jozef Hanula

1892 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A poignant and dignified 19th-century oil portrait of an elderly gentleman by Jozef Hanula.

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Where it works

A balanced artwork with steady presence in a warmer tonal register — holds a composed wall with restraint.

Often works in
Library · Study · Office
Placement
Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
Walls
Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown

About the piece

Painted in 1892, this intimate work by Jozef Hanula portrays the artist's father with deep sensitivity. The masterful handling of light highlights the weathered features and steady gaze of the sitter, creating a timeless sense of character and heritage typical of European realism.