Portrait of a Man 1900

"Portrait of a Man" (1900) by Olga Boznanska is a somber and intimate portrait depicting a man seated and resting his head in his hand. The dark and muted tones of the painting create a sense of melancholy and introspection, emphasizing the sitter’s contemplative mood. Boznanska, a Polish painter known for her portraits and landscapes, employed a loose and expressive brushstroke that captures the subtle nuances of form and light. The painting's focus on the sitter’s internal world makes it a poignant example of early 20th-century portraiture.