Portrait of Aleksandra Zatler, general’s wife 1862

"Portrait of Aleksandra Zatler, general's wife" is an oil painting by Józef Simmler, a Polish painter, completed in 1862. The artwork depicts a woman of high social standing dressed in an elegant blue gown adorned with a delicate lace shawl. The painting exemplifies the romanticism of 19th-century portraiture, capturing the sitter's elegance and refined features with meticulous detail. Simmler's use of soft, muted colors and subtle lighting creates a sense of intimacy and grace, highlighting the subject's beauty and status. This portrait stands as a testament to the artist's skill in capturing the essence of his subject, portraying the grace and refinement of a prominent woman of the era.