Old World Portraits
Self-Portrait
Eugenie Bandell
An evocative late 19th-century self-portrait featuring dramatic chiaroscuro and a contemplative gaze.
Portrait of Janina Dziekońska née Korsak
Konrad Krzyżanowski
1908 · Oil Paint, Canvas
This evocative 1908 portrait captures a sense of quiet intensity through bold, expressive brushwork and dramatic lighting.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character in a warmer tonal register — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Deep burgundy
About the piece
Painted in 1908 by Konrad Krzyżanowski, this striking oil portrait of Janina Dziekońska née Korsak exemplifies the expressive energy of the Polish Early Modern period. The sitter emerges from a deep, moody background, illuminated by a soft glow that emphasizes her contemplative expression and the rich, painterly texture of her attire.
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