M. Copernicus, according to the portrait from the Uffizi Gallery in FlorenceJan StyfiNone

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Jan Styfi (1841 – 1921)

Discover Jan Styfi (1841-1921), a pivotal Polish wood engraver & xylographer. Renowned for portraits of Polish figures like Copernicus, his work embodies national identity & artistic mastery.

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Bust turned to the right. The portrait was created by Jan Styfi, a renowned wood engraver from Warsaw, a distinguished xylographer, creator, and organizer of wood engraving workshops in Warsaw, and a pedagogue. The print comes from one of the pages of the weekly illustrated magazine „Kłosy“, published between 1865 and 1890 in the Kingdom of Poland, dedicated to literature, science, and art. The magazine stood out for its high graphic quality and was among the most interesting illustrated publications of the 19th century. Source: „Kłosy: czasopismo illustrowane, tygodniowe” [Kłosy: Illustrated Weekly Magazine]. 1876, vol. 23, no. 588 (October 5), p. 221.

About this artwork

  • Title: M. Copernicus, according to the portrait from the Uffizi Gallery in Florence
  • Artist: Jan Styfi
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń
  • Color hue: Green to Violet Spectrum
  • Perceived brightness: brilliant

Questions & Answers

Which museum holds the original "M. Copernicus, according to the portrait from the Uffizi Gallery in Florence"?

You can see the original "M. Copernicus, according to the portrait from the Uffizi Gallery in Florence" at the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Torun, Poland.

What is the dominant hue of "M. Copernicus, according to the portrait from the Uffizi Gallery in Florence" by Jan Styfi?

A green to violet spectrum hue runs through "M. Copernicus, according to the portrait from the Uffizi Gallery in Florence" by Jan Styfi.

What explains the copyright situation of "M. Copernicus, according to the portrait from the Uffizi Gallery in Florence" by Jan Styfi?

The copyright status of "M. Copernicus, according to the portrait from the Uffizi Gallery in Florence" - in the public domain - its copyright has expired - follows from the artist's death in 1921.

Can the image of "M. Copernicus, according to the portrait from the Uffizi Gallery in Florence" by Jan Styfi be freely reproduced?

The copyright answer for "M. Copernicus, according to the portrait from the Uffizi Gallery in Florence" by Jan Styfi: the work is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This determines whether reproductions of the image may be freely made.

What kind of colors does "M. Copernicus, according to the portrait from the Uffizi Gallery in Florence" use?

"M. Copernicus, according to the portrait from the Uffizi Gallery in Florence" by Jan Styfi uses a neutrals color palette. The palette summarizes the work's overall color character.

Which palette and lead color define "M. Copernicus, according to the portrait from the Uffizi Gallery in Florence"?

"M. Copernicus, according to the portrait from the Uffizi Gallery in Florence" is defined by a neutrals palette led by rosy brown (#a9a285).

Which artist is "M. Copernicus, according to the portrait from the Uffizi Gallery in Florence" attributed to?

"M. Copernicus, according to the portrait from the Uffizi Gallery in Florence" was created by Jan Styfi. The information on this page describes Jan Styfi's original work.

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