Paris in the Phrygian Cap by Antoni Brodowski. A Neoclassical oil portrait of a man with curly hair wearing a yellow Phrygian cap and a green tunic, holding a golden lyre against a dark background.

Paris in the Phrygian Cap

Antoni Brodowski

1813 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A striking Neoclassical portrait of Paris, captured with dramatic lighting and classical elegance.

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A grounded artwork with confident presence with softened warm notes — holds a formal wall with confidence.

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Library · Study · Living Room
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Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
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Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black, Aged gold

About the piece

Painted by Antoni Brodowski in 1813, this Neoclassical portrait depicts Paris, the mythological Trojan prince, identifiable by his distinctive Phrygian cap and lyre. The work demonstrates masterful chiaroscuro and sculptural modeling, presenting the subject with a luminous, heroic grace typical of the period's academic style.

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