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Portrait of Tadeusz Kościuszko in a Brown Civilian Coat

Karol Kudzinowicz · 1796

An oval miniature portrait of Kościuszko painted in 1796, during his lifetime, showing him in civilian dress.

This 1796 portrait shows Kościuszko as a civilian during his lifetime, after his uprising and imprisonment.

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Oval miniature portrait painting of a man in profile facing left, with dark wavy hair, a white cravat, and a brown coat, against a teal-blue background. A handwritten inscription reads 'Kudzinowicz' and a date, and a small oval label is on the coat.
Karol Kudzinowicz, Portrait of Tadeusz Kościuszko, 1796.

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What it is

This is a small oval miniature portrait of Tadeusz Kościuszko, painted in 1796 by Karol Kudzinowicz, showing him in profile wearing a brown civilian coat and white cravat.

Why it matters

Painted during Kościuszko's lifetime, shortly after his period of imprisonment, this portrait shows him dressed as a civilian rather than in military uniform. It offers a glimpse of how he was depicted away from the battlefield, reflecting a quieter period of his life after his famous uprising.

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  • Why might the artist have chosen to show Kościuszko in civilian clothes rather than a military uniform?
  • What does the small, intimate size of a miniature portrait suggest about its original purpose?
  • What might this image not tell us about Kościuszko's activities at this time?

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