Old World Portraits
Head of an Old Man
Jozef Hanula
An evocative oil portrait of an aged man captured in profile, highlighting the rich texture of experience.
Study of a Human Head (Štúdia ľudskej hlavy)
Jozef Hanula
1880 · Oil Paint, Cardboard
A quiet and atmospheric oil study of a man's face in repose, rendered with rich tonal depth.
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Where it works
A measured, restful work with warm, lived-in color — asks little of the space around it.
- Often works in
- Bedroom · Library · Study
- Placement
- Reads naturally above long furniture lines
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Deep burgundy
About the piece
Created in 1880 by Slovak artist Jozef Hanula, this oil study captures a moment of deep stillness. The horizontal orientation and palette of deep burgundy and forest green lend the work a contemplative, atmospheric quality characteristic of 19th-century realism. The visible brushwork on the cardboard support adds a tactile, academic feel to the piece.
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