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Portrait of Stanisław Tarnowski - Jan Matejko
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A formal portrait of historian Stanisław Tarnowski in academic regalia, painted by Jan Matejko in 1890.
This portrait depicts Stanisław Tarnowski, a prominent Polish historian, literary critic, and rector of the Jagiellonian University. Painted by Jan Matejko in 1890, the work captures the subject in his formal academic regalia. Matejko, known for his large-scale historical compositions, brings a similar level of gravity and attention to detail to this individual study.
Tarnowski is shown in a three-quarter view, holding a ceremonial mace, which signifies his authority within the university. He wears a heavy, fur-trimmed robe over a deep crimson garment, rendered with textures that suggest the weight and quality of the fabric. The gold chain of office rests across his shoulders, catching the light and providing a metallic contrast to the soft fur and velvet. The background remains dark and indistinct, which pushes the figure forward and focuses the viewer on the sitter's expression and posture.
Matejko employs a controlled, realistic technique. The brushwork is precise, particularly in the rendering of the facial features and the intricate details of the ceremonial regalia. The lighting is dramatic, typical of the artist's approach to portraiture, creating a sense of presence and dignity. This painting is a clear example of late nineteenth-century academic portraiture, where the artist aims to convey both the physical likeness and the social status of the individual. The composition is balanced, with the vertical line of the mace providing a structural anchor for the figure. The colour palette is dominated by deep reds, blacks, and the warm tones of the fur and gold, creating a sombre yet authoritative atmosphere. This print offers a clear view of Matejko's technical skill in handling light and texture within a formal portrait setting.
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Every Solis piece is made to order with archival, gallery-quality materials built to last.
- Museum-grade giclée printing for rich, fade-resistant colour
- Archival matte fine-art paper, FSC-certified
- Multiple sizes and framing options available
- Frames in black, natural wood, dark wood or white
- Framed prints arrive ready to hang
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- Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth
- Avoid prolonged direct sunlight
- Never use liquid cleaners on the print or canvas surface
- Keep in a dry, room-temperature space
- Handle prints with clean, dry hands
Materials & Sizing
Museum-grade giclée on FSC-certified archival matte paper, with framed and canvas options.
- Paper sizes: A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 and B2 (50×70 cm)
- Canvas: XS (20×30 cm) to Large (60×90 cm)
- Frames: black, natural wood, dark wood or white
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Portrait of Stanisław Tarnowski - Jan Matejko
Ordinarie pris
Från £28.00 GBP
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Från £28.00 GBP
Ordinarie pris
Fine Art Poster / A4 (21x29.7 cm) / -
Artist Biography
Jan Matejko
Nietzsche, tipping into psychosis in Turin in January 1889, sent Matejko an unsolicited letter. That a philosopher on the edge of madness would think to write to a Polish history painter says something about how far Matejko's reputation had travelled by the end of his life.
Matejko was born in Krakow in 1838 to a Czech father and a half-German, half-Polish mother. Despite being only one-quarter Polish by blood, his household was fiercely patriotic: Polish books, portraits of Polish heroes, and a brother who followed General Jozef Bem into the Hungarian Revolution of 1848 (and died in battle). He enrolled at the Krakow Academy of Fine Arts at fourteen, studying under Wojciech Stattler. He never mastered a foreign language and struggled even with Polish, which made the public appearances demanded of him throughout his career an ordeal.
His ambition was to paint Polish history on a monumental scale. Stanczyk (1862) showed the royal jester alone with the news of a military defeat, a painting that reads as an editorial cartoon stretched to the size of a wall. Battle of Grunwald (1878) and Rejtan (1866) followed, each canvas an argument about national identity dressed as historical spectacle. Wilhelm von Kaulbach's method of "historical symbolism", which prioritised interpretation over documentary accuracy, shaped Matejko's approach. His brother Franciszek, a historian at the Jagiellonian Library, fed him archival detail.
As director of the Krakow School of Fine Arts, he trained over eighty students. Maurycy Gottlieb, Jacek Malczewski, Jozef Mehoffer and Stanislaw Wyspianski all passed through his studio; several became leading figures in the Young Poland movement, earning Matejko the title "Father of Young Poland". In 1887 he attended the opening of Queen Jadwiga's sarcophagus to sketch her skull for a portrait. He died in 1893, aged fifty-five.
Matejko was born in Krakow in 1838 to a Czech father and a half-German, half-Polish mother. Despite being only one-quarter Polish by blood, his household was fiercely patriotic: Polish books, portraits of Polish heroes, and a brother who followed General Jozef Bem into the Hungarian Revolution of 1848 (and died in battle). He enrolled at the Krakow Academy of Fine Arts at fourteen, studying under Wojciech Stattler. He never mastered a foreign language and struggled even with Polish, which made the public appearances demanded of him throughout his career an ordeal.
His ambition was to paint Polish history on a monumental scale. Stanczyk (1862) showed the royal jester alone with the news of a military defeat, a painting that reads as an editorial cartoon stretched to the size of a wall. Battle of Grunwald (1878) and Rejtan (1866) followed, each canvas an argument about national identity dressed as historical spectacle. Wilhelm von Kaulbach's method of "historical symbolism", which prioritised interpretation over documentary accuracy, shaped Matejko's approach. His brother Franciszek, a historian at the Jagiellonian Library, fed him archival detail.
As director of the Krakow School of Fine Arts, he trained over eighty students. Maurycy Gottlieb, Jacek Malczewski, Jozef Mehoffer and Stanislaw Wyspianski all passed through his studio; several became leading figures in the Young Poland movement, earning Matejko the title "Father of Young Poland". In 1887 he attended the opening of Queen Jadwiga's sarcophagus to sketch her skull for a portrait. He died in 1893, aged fifty-five.
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The same fine art print in a solid wood frame with UV-protective acrylic glaze and rigid backing. Five frame colours. Arrives ready to hang.
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