Portrait of M. M. Hodža by Jozef Božetech Klemens. A half-length portrait of a man with dark hair, wearing a dark coat and high white collar, standing with his arms crossed against a muted grey-green background.

Portrait of M. M. Hodža

Jozef Božetech Klemens

1846 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A dignified 19th-century oil portrait of a gentleman in a contemplative, grounded pose.

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Where it works

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

Often works in
Living Room · Library · Study
Placement
Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown, Soft gray

About the piece

This 1846 oil painting by Slovak artist Jozef Božetech Klemens depicts M. M. Hodža with a refined and serious expression. The work features a smooth, academic technique that captures the subtle play of light on the sitter's features and the rich velvet texture of his coat, presented against a soft, atmospheric background characteristic of mid-19th-century European portraiture.