Old World Portraits
Portrait of the Artist's Mother
Milan Thomka Mitrovský
An intimate and expressive oil study of the artist's mother, capturing a moment of quiet contemplation.
Portrait of Mrs. Šrobárová
Milan Thomka Mitrovský
1900 · Oil Paint, Cardboard
An expressive and soulful oil portrait capturing a moment of quiet dignity in warm, earthy tones.
$169
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Where it works
A measured, grounding piece with warm, lived-in color — holds a wall without competing for attention.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Office
- Placement
- Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Deep burgundy, Rich brown, Burnished orange
About the piece
Created around 1900 by Milan Thomka Mitrovský, this oil on cardboard portrait is a study in light and character. The artist uses a warm, tonal palette and confident brushwork to bring life to the sitter, reflecting the sophisticated painterly traditions of the early 20th century in Central Europe. Its rich, dark background and luminous skin tones make it an ideal piece for an elegant, scholarly interior.
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