Little Redhead from Scotland oil painting by Marek Hausmann

Little Redhead from Scotland is an expressive, emotionally resonant portrait of a young boy, rendered in bold and sculptural palette knife technique (impasto). The composition centers on the boy’s wide, luminous green eyes and thoughtful expression, revealing a poignant blend of innocence, vulnerability, and quiet curiosity.

Painted on a durable HPL panel, the work comes alive through a fiery crown of textured copper-red hair, sculpted with thick strokes of pure oil paint. The warm, radiant tones of the child’s face and his patterned jacket with red suspenders stand out in sharp, dynamic relief against the atmospheric deep teal and turquoise background.

The painting combines intense physical texture with psychological depth, transforming an authentic child portrait into a timeless celebration of youth and unpretentious character. The reverse of the panel features a hand-inscribed Certificate of Authenticity written and signed directly by the artist.

Artwork details:

• Title: Little Redhead from Scotland (Mały rudzielec ze Szkocji)

• Artist: Marek Hausmann

• Medium: Oil on HPL panel (Olej na HPL, technika impasto / szpachelka)

• Dimensions: 31 × 42 cm (approx. 30×40 cm)

• Completion Date: June 14, 2025

• Category: Small Format Works

• Signature: Hand-signed monogram (lower left) and full handwritten Certificate of Authenticity on the reverse