Portrait of Emilie Plater, the Polish Heroine
This portrait presents Emilie Plater, a legendary and emblematic figure of the November Uprising of 1830, often compared to a modern-day Joan of Arc for her exceptional courage and unwavering commitment to the fight for her homeland’s freedom.
The portrait of the young aristocrat is remarkably intense, depicting her in military-inspired attire. The quiver and arrows visible behind her shoulder recall her role as a commanding officer. She wears a red scarf tied over her white shirt, symbolizing the Polish flag, creating a powerful symbol at a time when Poland no longer existed on the map of Europe.
An exceptional woman of her time, she broke down social conventions and gender barriers to rise to prominence through her sheer charisma and military genius on the battlefields of Lithuania.
This portrait is a physical representation that has become a true romantic icon, celebrating the figure of the warrior woman who inspired great poets such as Adam Mickiewicz.
19th century
Dimensions:
With frame – 67 cm x 58 cm
Without frame – 55 cm x 46 cm
