Study of a Gondolier's Head by Döme Skuteczky. A realist oil portrait showing a man with a mustache in profile, wearing a blue and white striped shirt against a muted blue background.

Study of a Gondolier's Head

Döme Skuteczky

1903 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A striking and intimate realist study of a man in profile, captured with warm tonal precision.

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Where it works

A quiet, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — sits quietly within a room.

Often works in
Living Room · Office · Study
Placement
Works well as a centered vertical note
Walls
Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Soft gray, Rich brown, Charcoal black

About the piece

Painted in 1903 by Dominik Skutecký, this evocative oil study captures a man in a sharp profile, highlighted by warm, luminous skin tones. The subject's navy and white striped garment provides a graphic element that contrasts with the soft, textured blue background. Skutecký's masterful technique conveys both the physical character of the sitter and a quiet, dignified atmosphere.