The artwork titled “General Thaddeus Kosciusko” is an oil painting on panel created by Benjamin West in 1797. It belongs to the Rococo art movement and is classified as a portrait. The dimensions of the artwork are 32 by 44 centimeters. This distinguished painting is presently housed in the Allen Memorial Art Museum in Oberlin, Ohio, USA.
In the artwork, General Thaddeus Kosciusko is depicted reclining on a couch, positioned near a window with red drapes that open to reveal a daylight landscape outside. He appears contemplative, with one hand touching his forehead. The room is filled with various objects such as papers scattered on a table nearby, indicating a space of intellectual engagement. The overall composition creates an intimate atmosphere, capturing a moment of introspection and personal reflection. The artist adeptly employs light and shadow to emphasize the subject’s presence and emotional depth.