Study of a Female Head by Franciszek Żmurko. An oil painting depicting the tilted head of a young woman resting against a white pillow, with a red floral ornament in her hair.

Study of a Female Head

Franciszek Żmurko

1900 · Oil Paint, Canvas

This evocative oil study captures a moment of quiet repose, rendered with warm, luminous tones and expressive brushwork.

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Where it works

A measured, restful work in walnut and cognac tones — sits quietly within a room.

Often works in
Bedroom · Living Room · Study
Placement
Strong over sofas, beds, buffets, or wider open walls
Walls
Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Rich brown, Charcoal black, Terracotta clay

About the piece

Created around 1900 by Polish artist Franciszek Żmurko, this painting is a masterful study of light and character. The subject's gentle expression and the rich, atmospheric shadows create a sense of romantic intimacy that anchors a room with its quiet, painterly presence.