Portrait of Henryk Opieński by Stanisław Wyspiański. A pastel portrait of a bearded man in a brown suit and large bow tie, set against a background featuring a faint profile and a hand near musical notes.

Portrait of Henryk Opieński

Stanisław Wyspiański

1898 · Paper, Pastel

This expressive pastel portrait by Stanisław Wyspiański captures the intense gaze of Polish composer Henryk Opieński amidst symbolic musical motifs.

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Where it works

A balanced artwork with steady presence in softened golden tones — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.

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Library · Study · Office
Placement
Works well as a contained focal point
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Benefits from a distinct wall tone
Color notes
Aged gold, Soft sage, Olive green

About the piece

Created in 1898, this pastel on paper is a quintessential example of Stanisław Wyspiański's portraiture. It depicts Henryk Opieński, a prominent Polish composer and conductor, with an air of intellectual intensity. The background subtly incorporates musical notation and a ghostly secondary profile, characteristic of the Young Poland movement's interest in symbolism and the inner life of the subject.

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