Artwork
Portrait of Doctor Ignacy Wasserberg
Portrait of Doctor Ignacy Wasserberg is an oil painting by Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz. It dates from 1910 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Kraków.
About this work
Overview
This 1910 oil painting, Portrait of Doctor Ignacy Wasserberg, is the work of Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz, a Polish artist and writer. It is held in the National Museum in Kraków.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Doctor Ignacy Wasserberg seated at a cluttered table, peeling a banana amidst other fruit. A half-finished painting is visible behind him, and a dark street is seen through a window. Everyday objects are emphasized, reflecting a focus on real life.
Technique & Style
The painting features loose yet confident brushstrokes that bring out the colors. The artist's attention to ordinary objects and use of expressive brushwork contribute to its style.
Context
Witkiewicz was active before World War I and during the interwar period, producing work that reflected his interests in art, philosophy, and theory.
Artist & collection
Artist
Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz (Polish: ; 24 February 1885 – 18 September 1939), commonly known as Witkacy, was a Polish writer, painter, philosopher, theorist, playwright, novelist, and photographer active before World War I and during the…
