Portrait of Artur Grottger

Your Guide to the 34 Most Famous Artur Grottger Paintings

Updated October 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 34 works by Artur Grottger in our catalogue

In short

Artur Grottger's best-known piece is Self-portrait (1867). You'll find it at the National Museum in Warsaw in Warsaw. Next on the list are Portrait of a Man (1860) and Struggle with Satan (1850). We have 34 works by Artur Grottger in our catalogue; this guide picks out the 34 best known, with the year, the museum and the story of each piece.

1837 – 1867, Otynevychi Late romanticism Most works: National Museum in Kraków
Self-portrait (1867) by Artur Grottger1. Self-portrait 1867 Portrait of a Man (1860) by Artur Grottger2. Portrait of a Man 1860 Struggle with Satan (1850) by Artur Grottger3. Struggle with Satan 1850

The 10 Artur Grottger paintings to know first

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Self-portrait (1867) by Artur Grottger

Self-portrait

1867 · Oil On Canvas · National Museum in Warsaw, Warsaw

In this intimate oil on canvas, the artist Artur Grottger gazes directly at us from a moment frozen in 1867. The subject is the man himself, captured in a bust-length view that feels deeply personal. Born in Otynevychi, Ukraine, in 1837, Grottger presents a face marked by a thin mustache and a receding hairline. He looks out from the shadows with a contemplative, somber expression that suggests a mind preoccupied…

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Portrait of a Man (1860) by Artur Grottger

Portrait of a Man

1860 · Oil On Canvas · National Museum in Kraków, Krakow

The gaze of the subject meets us in Portrait of a Man, a painting that captures a quiet moment of presence. Created by the artist Artur Grottger, this work emerges from the year 1860. It exists as a formal portrait, focusing entirely on the character and likeness of the individual before us. The oil on canvas holds a stillness that invites a closer look at the man's features and the…

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Numbers 11 to 34: more Artur Grottger paintings

11Conversation of Statues (1865) by Artur GrottgerConversation of Statues1865 · National Museum in Kraków Make it yours from $200 →
12Village School at Wróblewice (1865) by Artur GrottgerVillage School at Wróblewice1865 · National Museum in Kraków Order this piece from $350 →
13Venetian Dignitary – Copy of a fragment of the painting "The Fisherman Presenting the Ring to Doge Gradenigo" by Paris Bordone (1864) by Artur GrottgerVenetian Dignitary – Copy of a fragment of the painting "The Fisherman Presenting the Ring to Doge Gradenigo" by Paris Bordone1864 · National Museum in Kraków Order this piece from $175 →
14Woman with Pearls in Her Hair (1864) by Artur GrottgerWoman with Pearls in Her Hair1864 · National Museum in Kraków Make it yours from $175 →
15Roman Soldier. Copy of a fragment of the painting "The Massacre of the Innocents" by Bonifacio Veronese? (1864) by Artur GrottgerRoman Soldier. Copy of a fragment of the painting "The Massacre of the Innocents" by Bonifacio Veronese?1864 · National Museum in Kraków Order this piece from $175 →
16Madonna with Child – Copy of the fragment of the painting "Madonna with Child and Saints" by Bonifacio Veronese (1864) by Artur GrottgerMadonna with Child – Copy of the fragment of the painting "Madonna with Child and Saints" by Bonifacio Veronese1864 · National Museum in Kraków Order this piece from $200 →
17Portrait of Wincenty Chochlik Wasilewski (1849–1897) (1867) by Artur GrottgerPortrait of Wincenty Chochlik Wasilewski (1849–1897)1867 · National Museum in Warsaw Order this piece from $175 →
18Fire of a manor house near Miechów (1864) by Artur GrottgerFire of a manor house near Miechów1864 · National Museum in Warsaw Order this piece from $325 →
19Vedette (1865) by Artur GrottgerVedette1865 · Wawel Royal Castle Make it yours from $175 →
20Evening Prayer of a Farmer (1865) by Artur GrottgerEvening Prayer of a Farmer1865 · National Museum in Kraków Order this piece from $175 →
21Portrait of a Red-Haired Woman by Artur GrottgerPortrait of a Red-Haired WomanNational Museum in Kraków Get it hand-painted from $175 →
22Knight on Horseback by Artur GrottgerKnight on HorsebackNational Museum in Kraków Get it hand-painted from $175 →
23Portrait of Klementyna Szembek née Dzieduszycka, sketch by Artur GrottgerPortrait of Klementyna Szembek née Dzieduszycka, sketchNational Museum in Warsaw Get it hand-painted from $175 →
24Male portrait by Artur GrottgerMale portraitNational Museum in Warsaw Order this piece from $175 →
25Portrait of Maria Sawiczewska, artist’s sister by Artur GrottgerPortrait of Maria Sawiczewska, artist’s sisterNational Museum in Warsaw Get it hand-painted from $175 →
26Portrait of a young woman by Artur GrottgerPortrait of a young womanNational Museum in Warsaw Order this piece from $175 →
27Prayer at the grave by Artur GrottgerPrayer at the graveNational Museum in Warsaw Get it hand-painted from $200 →
28Study of a Young Woman by Artur GrottgerStudy of a Young WomanWawel Royal Castle Order this piece from $175 →
29The Escape of Henry of Valois from Poland. (1860) by Artur GrottgerThe Escape of Henry of Valois from Poland.1860 · National Museum in Warsaw Make it yours from $225 →
30Portrait of Rosalie Mathilde Edle von Glaser (1864) by Artur GrottgerPortrait of Rosalie Mathilde Edle von Glaser1864 · Silesian Museum in Katowice Get it hand-painted from $175 →
31Phryne. (1867) by Artur GrottgerPhryne.1867 · Czartoryski Museum Order this piece from $175 →
32King Jan III Sobieski meets emperor Leopold I near Schwechat (1859) by Artur GrottgerKing Jan III Sobieski meets emperor Leopold I near Schwechat1859 Make it yours from $400 →
33Greeting to the insurgent (1866) by Artur GrottgerGreeting to the insurgent1866 · National Museum in Kraków Make it yours from $175 →
34Portrait of Jan Kanty Maszkowski by Artur GrottgerPortrait of Jan Kanty MaszkowskiNational Museum in Kraków Get it hand-painted from $175 →

What Artur Grottger painted most

The four subjects that come up most often in these pieces, each with its best-known example.

Man 4 works

Self-portrait (1867), Artur Grottger #1 Self-portrait 1867 · National Museum in Warsaw Portrait of a Man (1860), Artur Grottger #2 Portrait of a Man 1860 · National Museum in Kraków Struggle with Satan (1850), Artur Grottger #3 Struggle with Satan 1850 · National Museum in Warsaw Vedette (1865), Artur Grottger #19 Vedette 1865 · Wawel Royal Castle

Mustache 2 works

Self-portrait (1867), Artur Grottger #1 Self-portrait 1867 · National Museum in Warsaw Portrait of a Man (1860), Artur Grottger #2 Portrait of a Man 1860 · National Museum in Kraków

White shirt 2 works

Self-portrait (1867), Artur Grottger #1 Self-portrait 1867 · National Museum in Warsaw Portrait of a Man (1860), Artur Grottger #2 Portrait of a Man 1860 · National Museum in Kraków

Dark background 2 works

Self-portrait (1867), Artur Grottger #1 Self-portrait 1867 · National Museum in Warsaw Portrait of a Man (1860), Artur Grottger #2 Portrait of a Man 1860 · National Museum in Kraków

Where you can see Artur Grottger's paintings

The 5 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.

Museum City Works by Artur Grottger Paintings from this list
National Museum in Kraków, KrakowNational Museum in Kraków Krakow 15 Portrait of a Man, Year 1863 – Leave-Taking, Portrait of Florian Sawiczewski
National Museum in Warsaw, WarsawNational Museum in Warsaw Warsaw 14 Self-portrait, Struggle with Satan, Portrait of Maria Sawiczewska, artist’s sister
Wawel Royal Castle, KrakowWawel Royal Castle Krakow 2 Vedette, Study of a Young Woman
Silesian Museum in Katowice, KatowiceSilesian Museum in Katowice Katowice 1 Portrait of Rosalie Mathilde Edle von Glaser
Czartoryski Museum, KrakowCzartoryski Museum Krakow 1 Phryne.

Year by year: the best-known Artur Grottger pieces

18 years separate Artur Grottger's earliest and latest dated pieces here, 1850 and 1867. Explore that career year by year.

Works per year

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Artur Grottger: quick answers about the paintings

What is Artur Grottger's best-known painting?See the answer

Top of the list is Self-portrait (1867), National Museum in Warsaw, Warsaw. Right behind it: Portrait of a Man (1860) and Struggle with Satan (1850).

What age was Artur Grottger when creating Self-portrait?See the answer

30 years old. Artur Grottger was born in 1837, and Self-portrait dates from 1867.

What are Artur Grottger's top 10 paintings?See the answer

Self-portrait, Portrait of a Man, Struggle with Satan, Portrait of Maria Sawiczewska, artist’s sister, In the Saxon Garden., In the garden., Portrait of a girl, Year 1863 – Leave-Taking, Portrait of Florian Sawiczewski and Crossing the Border. You'll find the year and the museum of each in the list above.

How many works by Artur Grottger are in your catalogue?See the answer

We have 34 works by Artur Grottger in our catalogue, dated 1850 to 1867.

In which museums can you see Artur Grottger's famous works?See the answer

You'll find most of them in National Museum in Kraków (Krakow), National Museum in Warsaw (Warsaw) and Wawel Royal Castle (Krakow). The museum list above has the full breakdown.

When did Artur Grottger make the most famous pieces?See the answer

In 1864, more than any other time: 6 of the 34 pieces on this page date from then, Venetian Dignitary – Copy of a fragment of the painting "The Fisherman Presenting the Ring to Doge Gradenigo" by Paris Bordone among them.

What are Artur Grottger's first and last famous pieces?See the answer

The earliest piece here is Struggle with Satan (1850); the most recent is Self-portrait (1867).

Which subjects did Artur Grottger paint most often?See the answer

Man (4), Mustache (2) and White shirt (2), out of the 34 pieces on this page.

Which medium shows up most in Artur Grottger's paintings?See the answer

Oil On Canvas, used in 2 of the 34 pieces on this page.

What style or movement is Artur Grottger known for?See the answer

Late romanticism, as you can see in the pieces on this page.

Which famous Artur Grottger paintings are at the National Museum in Kraków?See the answer

You can see 15 of the pieces on this page at the National Museum in Kraków, Krakow, including Portrait of a Man, Year 1863 – Leave-Taking and Portrait of Florian Sawiczewski.

Where can I order a Artur Grottger reproduction?See the answer

Yes. Every painting on this page is available as a hand-painted oil reproduction or a print, in the size that suits you. Just open the painting's page to order.

Artur Grottger's story

Early Life and Education

  • Born: November 11, 1837, in Otynevychi, Ukraine
  • Died: December 13, 1867, in Amélie-les-Bains, France
  • His father, Jan Józef Grottger, was a Polish officer and amateur artist.
  • Received initial drawing lessons from his father.
  • Studied under Jan Kanty Maszkowski in Lviv (1849).
  • Attended the School of Fine Arts in Kraków (1852-1854) with Wojciech Korneli Stattler and Władysław Łuszczkiewicz.

Career and Artistic Development

  • Studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna (1854-1859) under Karl Blaas, Karl Mayer, Karl Wurzinger, Peter Geiger, and Christian Ruben.
  • Worked as an illustrator for newspapers like Mussustunden and Illustrierte Zeitung in Vienna.
  • Traveled extensively throughout Europe, including Munich, Venice, and Hungary, supported by Count Alexander von Pappenheim.
  • Developed a distinctive style characterized by late Romanticism, influenced by Caspar David Friedrich.
  • Created series of patriotic drawings depicting the January Uprising (1863) and its aftermath: Warszawa I (1861), Warszawa II (1862), Polonia (1863), and Lituania (1864-1866).
  • Worked on the series *Wojna* (War) in 1866, intended for the International Exposition of 1867 in Paris.

Major Works and Artistic Significance

  • Warszawa I & II: Depict scenes from the November Uprising and its consequences.
  • Polonia: A powerful representation of Polish national identity and suffering.
  • Lituania: Explores themes of Lithuanian history and culture within a Polish context.
  • Wojna (War): A series of drawings examining the horrors and moral decay caused by war, intended for international exhibition.
  • His works are considered foundational to Polish martyrological iconography, shaping national memory and aspirations.

Influences and Legacy

  • Caspar David Friedrich: Influenced his romantic sensibility and use of landscape.
  • Jan Maszkowski & Juliusz Kossak: Early mentors who provided foundational artistic training.
  • Count Alexander von Pappenheim: A significant patron who supported Grottger's travels and career.
  • His art significantly contributed to the development of Polish Romanticism.
  • Grottger’s works are now housed in museums such as the Leopold Museum in Vienna, Austria.
  • He remains a celebrated figure in Polish art history for his patriotic themes and artistic skill.

Personal Life and Later Years

  • In 1866, he became engaged to Wanda Monné, who served as his muse.
  • His deteriorating health led him to Pau, France, where he died in 1867 at the age of 30.
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