Who painted Fryderyk II?

Fryderyk II was painted by Rudolf (czynny we Wrocławiu 1933-1947), fot. Jagusch in 1945.

Where can I see Fryderyk II?

Fryderyk II is held by Library of the Wroclaw University.

Artwork

Fryderyk II

Rudolf (czynny we Wrocławiu 1933-1947), fot. Jagusch , 1945

Fryderyk II is an unspecified painting by Rudolf (czynny we Wrocławiu 1933-1947), fot. Jagusch. It dates from 1945 and is held in the collection of the Library of the Wroclaw University.

About this work

Overview

Fryderyk II is a black‑and‑white photographic portrait taken in 1945 by Rudolf Jagusch. The image is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography and depicts a seated figure with curly hair bound back, dressed in a fur‑trimmed collar and a dark, textured garment.

Subject & Meaning

The sitter, presented with hands crossed over the chest and a decorative brooch at the shoulder, is rendered with a solemn, formal bearing. The plain, dark backdrop isolates the figure, emphasizing the facial expression and attire, suggesting a focus on status or identity rather than narrative context.

Technique & Style

Jagusch employs pronounced chiaroscuro, using stark light to delineate the curls, fur, and fabric against deep shadows. This contrast accentuates texture, giving the curls a soft appearance and the fur a tactile roughness, while the overall composition remains restrained and graphic.

History & Provenance

Created in the immediate post‑World‑War II period, the photograph entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings, where it remains accessible for study. Its acquisition date is not recorded, but the work reflects the photographer’s interest in ethnographic portraiture during that era.

Artist & collection

Artist

Rudolf (czynny we Wrocławiu 1933-1947), fot. Jagusch

Rudolf Jagusch worked in Wrocław between 1933 and 1947. He made photographs of city scenes and portraits during those years. His surviving prints show shopfronts, street corners, and local figures in black-and-white.…

Museum

Library of the Wroclaw University

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