Henryk Rodakowski
1823–1894 · Polish · 29 artworks
Romanticismrealistic portraituredramatic lightingattention to detail in clothing and accessoriespsychological insight into subjectsmuted color palettes
artist bio
Henryk Rodakowski was a Polish painter known for his portraits and historical scenes, capturing the spirit of Polish Romanticism. He masterfully depicted the likenesses and personalities of his subjects, contributing significantly to Polish portraiture.
what you'll learn
Studying Rodakowski's work allows students to understand Romantic portraiture, including capturing likeness, conveying emotion, and using light and shadow to create dramatic effects. Students will also learn about the historical context of 19th-century Polish art.
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29 artworks
Marshal Jan D. Tarnowski
1889
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Portret Aleksandra Fredry
1846
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Landscape from Bortniki Upon Dniester
1878
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Portrait of General Henryk Dembinski
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Portrait of Frederick Augustus of Poland and Saxony
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Portrait of Zofia Dzieduszycka
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Portret Siostry Artysty, Wandy Müller-wandau, W Stroju Ślubnym
1858
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Chłop Ukraiński
1877
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Portret Alfonsyny Z Miączyńskich Dzieduszyckiej
1876
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Portrait of the Artist's Father
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Ukrainian
1877
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Portrait of General Henryk Dembiński
1852
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Portrait of Artist's Wife
1865
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Portret Jana Dzierżysława Tarnowskiego
1889
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Chicken War
1872
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Autoportret Przy Sztaludze
1858
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Portrait of WÅ‚odzimierz Dzieduszycki
1880
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Portrait of Leon Sapieha
1878
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Stróż
1868
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Portret Ciotki Artysty Babetty Singer
1851
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Portret Mężczyzny
1853
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Self-portrait
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Portrait of a Leonia Blühdorn
1871
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Portret Maksymiliana Rodakowskiego, Brata Artysty
1863
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Portrait of Leon Kapliński
1862
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Maria Woźniakowska, Artist's Daughter
1891
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Aimable-jean-jacques Pélissier, Duc De Malakoff, Maréchal De France
1857
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Portret Dziewczyny Z Wachlarzem
1879
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Marszałek
1859
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