Portrait of Vladimír Makovický by Ivan Žabota. An oil portrait of a balding man with a grey mustache, dressed in a dark three-piece suit, leaning against a carved wooden chair or table.

Portrait of Vladimír Makovický

Ivan Žabota

1910 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A dignified early 20th-century portrait of a gentleman in formal attire.

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Where it works

A substantial, grounding work with softened warm notes — supports a polished room with depth.

Often works in
Library · Study · Office
Placement
Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
Walls
Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown

About the piece

Painted in 1910 by Ivan Žabota, this oil on canvas portrait captures Vladimír Makovický with a quiet, authoritative presence. The artist employs a muted, atmospheric palette characteristic of Central European portraiture, emphasizing the sitter's refined character and the subtle textures of his formal garments.

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